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Sgt. Ildar Hafizov, in red, earned his spot on the U.S. Olympic Wrestling Team in the men’s Greco-Roman 60 kg weight class at the 2021 U.S. Wrestling Olympic Trials, April 2-3, in Fort Worth, Texas. Hafizov defeated fellow World

Class Athlete Program teammate Sgt. Ryan Mango, in blue, in the finals. WCAP now has eight Soldier-athletes representing the Army at the Summer Olympic Games this July. See story on pages 12-13.

Carson, Fountain formalize construction partnershipBy Scott PraterMountaineer staff

Fort Carson and City of Fountain leaders signed their second partnership agreement since 2020 during a ceremony at Fountain City Hall Tuesday.

The pact, known as an Intergovernmental support

agreement (IGSA), stipulates that the City of Fountain will provide general facility construction services to the Mountain Post, beginning later this year.

Services may include a variety of construction related work, such as electrical, plumbing, remodeling or modifying existing facilities. The new agreement will benefit both the installation and the city, with

Fort Carson achieving cost savings that supports its mission, and the city generating revenues that can be invested back into the community.

“It is an honor for Fort Carson to partner with the City of Fountain, and sign our second Intergovernmental

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Military 5 1987 Army CID cold case solved, suspect

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What is it?U.S. Army’s Career

Intermission Program (CIP) is a retention-based initiative that allows Soldiers to pursue personal goals or professional growth while providing a mechanism for a seamless return to active duty.

Not all Soldiers qualify for this program. The requirement for the Soldiers to participate in this program is to:

• Accept an appointment in the Individual Ready Reserve while participating in CIP

• Undergo inactive duty training as required to retain military skills, professional qualifications, and physical fitness

What are the current and past efforts of the Army?The 2008 National Defense Authorization Act allowed

the Army to implement the Career Intermission Program. The Army first implemented CIP as a pilot program initially targeted at officers, and eventually included warrant officers. A recent Army directive formalizes CIP as an enduring Army program and expands it to include NCOs.

This program is targeted at Soldiers who may be considering leaving the Army for a variety of personal and professional reasons. Participants are obligated to a 2-1 commitment for every month they participate in the program and will receive 2/30ths of the base pay during

their hiatus from Army service. Soldiers can apply for CIP for any reason, such as, but not limited to:

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opportunities• Religious reasonsThe complete eligibility

criteria can be found at the Army’s Human Resources website at

https://www.hrc.army.mil/?armystandto. Soldiers can apply for CIP by completing their

individual counseling and the CIP contract or by speaking with their career counselor or branch manager.

What continued efforts does the Army have planned?The Army is committed to retaining Soldiers with

the knowledge, skills and behaviors necessary to win in the 21st century. The Career Intermission Program is just one of many ways the Army is adapting its personnel system to win the war for talent.

Why is this important to the Army?The Army wants to retain its valuable investment

in Soldiers that would otherwise be lost to permanent separation. CIP provides Soldiers with an opportunity to balance their Army career with their personal and professional goals.

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Assisting agencies ease PCS seasonBy Scott PraterMountaineer staff

Permanent change of station (PCS) season has arrived at Fort Carson and, according to Army and community leaders, this one has the potential to be even more hectic than seasons past. In response, Mountain Post leaders hosted a virtual PCS information session and town hall July 7 in hopes of easing the transition for Soldiers and Families.

Col. Nate Springer, commander, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Carson, began the town hall by relaying a host of information sources for Families as they begin the process of packing up and moving to their next duty station. He then invited representatives from the Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO), Directorate of Human Resources (DHR), Fort Carson Family Homes, the 4th Infantry Division G-1, the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) and Army Community Service (ACS) to provide pivotal information and guidance for viewers.

“We’ve got a pretty good lineup of people to talk about PCSing and how we can make this the best PCS season possible,” Springer said.

Air Force Tech Sgt. Kyle Vaughn explained that while moving and storage companies are suffering from an extreme labor shortage, limited shipping containers is also compounding shipping times and issues, so timelines for packing and shipping household goods will most likely be a more time-consuming process for most Families.

“At this time in almost every location across the globe, pack and pick up dates are blacked out mostly through July and into mid-August, and that is for members who receive available moving crews,” Vaughn said.

She then offered a few tips for Families to help mitigate delays in the moving process, such as

visiting the on-post transportation office as soon as possible to reduce time for booking shipments and consulting with transportation counselors who can help solve specific challenges and delays.

Springer recommended that Families download the Army PCS Move App, available for Android and iPhone devices.

“You can customize by putting your orders number in and it has everything you could want for your move, including a household good live chat function,” he said. “If you are about to start moving or you’re in the process, utilize that app, and then as you move forward, you’ll have contact numbers for us and also be able to reach out to someone live if you have questions. It’s very helpful.”

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support agreement, the ‘General Facility Construction’ IGSA, which is a benefit to both of us and shows how interconnected our communities are,” said Col. Nate Springer, commander, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Carson. “This IGSA will enable us to complete small projects faster on Fort Carson, save money and support contractors from the (local) area.”

Fountain has provided pest control services to the Mountain Post since the partners signed an initial IGSA in March 2020.

“The military, particularly those who serve at Fort Carson, form a large part of the fabric of our community in Fountain, so we are very proud to have this new agreement with our Army neighbor,” said Fountain Mayor Gabriel Ortega.

With more than 70,000 Soldiers and Army civilians either working or living on the post, Fort Carson is the third largest employer in the state of Colorado and the 16th largest metropolitan area by population.

Springer explained that this latest IGSA will benefit the installation by significantly shortening the

bidding-and-contractor-selection process for small projects or repairs in buildings on the Mountain Post.

“We conduct a lot of big projects, but that selection process can take as long as six months to complete,” he said. “Whereas, if we have a relatively small project — say an electrical repair on a single floor in a building, we can now

simply contact Fountain city officials, who can send their selected contractor on post and have that project completed in a much shorter time frame. It really helps us deliver services faster and better for our Soldiers, civilians and Family members.”

In a unanimous vote, the Fountain City Council approved the IGSA measure before Springer and Ortega

made it official with their signatures.“I can’t think of a more mutually

beneficial relationship,” Springer said. “The local support we get from the city of Fountain and our surrounding communities has always been first class. We value this relationship and will continue to look for creative ways to partner in the future.”

IGSAFrom Page 1

Col. Nate Springer, commander, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Carson; and Gabriel Ortega, mayor, City of Fountain, officially sign an intergovernmental support agreement (IGSA) in Fountain City Council Chambers Tuesday.

Mike Webb, director of Human Resources, then told Soldiers that their PCS orders are their magic ticket.

“You need that in order to do everything, particularly for setting up your transportation appointment,” he said. “We want to cut your orders as fast as possible, but we need your information. When you come down on assignment instructions, we will send the levy packet out to the S-1s, so you should be notified by the human resource command. As soon as you’re notified, go see your S-1, get the packet, fill out the information, do the levy briefing on the Fort Carson website and get that information to us.”

Webb then addressed Soldiers PCSing overseas and implored them to not wait for orders to start dealing with their Family travel or their command sponsorship.

“We can start that process ahead of time and get the ball rolling,” he said.

Webb explained that the out-processing section has taken great strides to streamline the out-processing steps and reduce Soldier visits to essential stops only — mainly, the dental, medical and Mountain Post Soldier Center.

Families who live on post received information from Fort Carson Family Homes community manager, Aymesha Melendez, who briefly explained the move-out process

and Dean Quaranta, DPW supervisory housing manager, who relayed information about Basic Housing Allowance considerations at the Mountain Post and other installations.

“(Families) should contact the housing services office at their destination or here if PCSing to Fort Carson,” Quaranta said. “Whether Families are renting or buying, we know the area and the market and can help them make an informed decision as opposed to an emotional decision.”

Jean McClintock, Relocation Readiness Program manager, Army Community Service, said ACS staff can help Families resolve issues, relieve stress and minimize PCS problems, whether it’s dropping off a car at port, arranging for pet travel overseas or obtaining clearing papers.

“We’re going to get you where you need to go,” she said. “It may take longer than what you are used to, but ACS can help Families smooth out the PCS process.”

Finally, Command Sgt. Maj. Marcus W. Brister II, senior enlisted leader, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Carson, explained that Army leaders understand the headache that comes with PCS moves.

“The secret (to successful PCS moves) is what I call ‘Early and Often,’” he said. “Start your process as early as you can and then check up on it often. If you are not getting the right answer through your chain of command or through your S-1 shops, you’ve got to be vocal (with our helping agencies) so we can address those problems for you.”

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1987 Army CID cold case solved, suspect convictedU.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command

QUANTICO, Va. — More than three decades after the body of a female Fort Carson Soldier was found, justice has finally been served.

On June 25, a Colorado Springs jury sentenced Michael Whyte to life in prison without parole for the 1987 murder of 20-year-old Army Spc. Darlene Krashoc. Solved in 2019, the conviction comes two years after investigators from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command connected Whyte to the murder using DNA evidence.

“It feels satisfying to know that the hard work and collaboration among multiple agencies in the pursuit of justice finally led to a successful resolution,” said CID Forensic Science Officer Jessica Veltri, “one that I hope brings some measure of peace to Darlene’s family and friends.”

On March 17, 1987, officers from the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) found Krashoc’s body behind the Korean Club Restaurant in Colorado Springs. She had been last seen out with fellow members of her unit at another club in the local area. At the time of her death, Krashoc was an active-duty Soldier stationed at Fort Carson, assigned to the 73rd Maintenance Company, and was five months shy of her 21st birthday.

An autopsy determined Krashoc’s death was due to strangulation. Investigators concluded she was brutally murdered at a different location and later the killer moved her body postmortem to the Korean Club Restaurant.

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On June 25, a Colorado Springs jury sentenced Michael Whyte to life in prison without parole for the 1987 murder of 20-year-old Army Spc. Darlene Krashoc. Solved in 2019, the conviction comes two years after investigators from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command connected Whyte to the murder using DNA evidence.See CID on Page 8

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New commander takes reins of 1SBCTStory and photos by Sgt. Matthew Marsilia1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

The “Raider Brigade” welcomed its new commander, Col. Andrew Steadman, to the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, during a change of command ceremony

July 9 at Founders Field.Maj. Gen. Matthew W. McFarlane,

commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, presided over the event as Col. Ike Sallee passed the command to Steadman.

“It is a great pleasure and a personal honor to be present here for this historic day for the Raider Brigade,” McFarlane said. “This day is not only important

for the two selfless and hardworking Army Families in front of us, but for every single Soldier in the brigade.”

Steadman replaced Sallee, who served as the 1st SBCT commander for the past two years. During his tenure, he led the brigade through a rotation at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, California; managed the brigade through the COVID-19 pandemic; and

through well-executed training, prepared 1st SBCT Soldiers for an upcoming deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

“The hard work and dedication of every single Soldier in the Raider Brigade was paramount to my success as a commander,” said Sallee. “I was given the opportunity to work with some of the best command teams in

Maj. Gen. Matthew W. McFarlane, center, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson; Col. Andrew Steadman, left, incoming commander; and Col. Ike

Sallee, outgoing commander, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., stand at attention July 9 during a change of command ceremony on Founders Field.

the Army organization over the past two years. Their sacrifices and tireless efforts made not only me, but the Raider team that much stronger.”

Sallee didn’t hesitate to express his trust and confidence in his successor, Steadman.

“I knew this day was inevitable,” said Sallee. “It saddens me to leave such an amazing team, but I am grateful to hand this command over to Col. Andrew Steadman. I have the utmost confidence that you will continue leading the Raider Brigade at the highest level possible.”

Steadman brings to the brigade an extensive list of achievements and experience. He received his commission from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 2000 and served as a rifle platoon leader in the 82nd Airborne Division, rifle and headquarters troop commander in the 2nd Cavalry Regiment (SBCT) and squadron and regimental operations officer in the 3rd Cavalry Regiment (SBCT). His most recent assignment was the U.S. Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania.

“We are excited to have you on the Ivy Team, and extremely lucky to have a great leader take command of the Raider Brigade today,” McFarlane said to Steadman.

Steadman said he and his Family are appreciative for the opportunity to continue serving Soldiers and Families alongside the communities who support them.

“To all the Soldiers out in formation, thank you for representing the Raider Brigade today,” Steadman said. “My Family and I are extremely grateful and humbled to join the team today and look forward to completing every mission and overcoming any obstacle together.”

Maj. Gen. Matthew W. McFarlane, commanding general, 4th Infantry

Division and Fort Carson, passes the brigade colors to Col. Andrew

Steadman, incoming commander, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th

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Over the years, special agents from Army CID worked jointly with the CSPD to solve the case. Despite all the interviews and evidence collected during the crime scene examination, the case went cold. In October 2003, the investigation was reopened to examine more evidence. Colorado Springs released all the evidence to the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory (USACIL), and examiners there processed the evidence using updated technology to search for clues.

“In this particular cold case, special agents from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command used Phenotyping technology and put out a reward to generate new leads,” said Chris Grey, CID public affairs officer. “That led to the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command’s Criminal Investigation Laboratory assisting our special agent with the genealogy process, conducting additional forensic comparisons … .”

In September 2014, Veltri was assigned the cold case while stationed at the 22nd Military Police Battalion (CID) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. She was a recent graduate of the George Washington University Forensic Science Program in Washington, D.C.

David Zeliff, CID’s chief forensic science officer (FSO), said Veltri was very interested in working cold cases and eager to put her knowledge to good use.

“If an FSO that is headed out to a battalion has an interest in working on a cold case, I try to provide them one within the battalion footprint to work on while they are assigned there,” said Zeliff.

In May 2016, after a thorough review of the case, Veltri submitted 27 pieces of evidence to the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory in Georgia for DNA forensic testing previously not available. This was a collective effort with the Colorado Springs Police Department to identify additional potential leads. The testing included re-analysis of previously submitted items and evaluation for

Phenotyping, which Veltri had learned about while researching violent crimes.

Jennifer Coslin, now a supervisory biologist, DNA Branch, USACIL, worked the DNA evidence provided by Veltri.

“I was very impressed with SA Veltri and her initiative to use the latest technology on this case,” said Coslin, recalling when she first started working with Veltri on the case. “Investigative genetic genealogy is a rather new tool, and it was able to help us breathe new life into this investigation.”

In December 2016, CID sought the services of Parabon Nano Labs, a DNA technology company specializing in DNA phenotyping; the process of predicting physical appearance and ancestry from unidentified DNA evidence. This relatively new technology had never been used by CID and gave a more descript analysis of a possible suspect.

Using available DNA evidence from the investigation, the analysis produced trait predictions for the suspect in January 2017. Individual predictions were made for the suspect’s ancestry, eye color, hair color, skin color, freckling, and face shape. By combining these attributes of appearance, a “Snapshot” composite was produced depicting what the suspect may have looked like at the age of 20-25 years old, as well as a composite picture depicting what the suspect may have looked like 30 years later.

In May 2019, CID received the genealogy information and a name from a hit in the database. “Through the maternal and paternal lines, they were able to identify a suspect,” said Zeliff, recalling the news received during a teleconference with the genealogy research company.

“We received the investigative genetic genealogy report and there was only a single name listed in the report,” said Coslin, who had been working evidence from the case since 2005. “That was a pretty memorable moment … we were able to put a name to the unknown profile. I wasn’t sure if we would ever get to this point.”

The name was used to compare against military records and it was determined the DNA profile belonged to retired Sgt. 1st Class Michael Whyte who was stationed at Fort Carson at the time Krashoc was murdered.

Veltri recalls being both excited and in disbelief after they “finally found him.”

“Receiving the results of the genetic genealogy report and hearing how the analyst worked through publicly sourced data to identify a specific name was incredibly exciting,” she said. “We finally had a viable lead that could potentially confirm Michael Whyte was the killer.”

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Joel Fitz, command chief warrant officer for CID, said the information was shared with CSPD who then conducted a surveillance operation on Whyte. The suspect still lived in the same general area where the murder occurred years ago. During the operation, a cup was collected as evidence at a fast-food restaurant that Whyte had used and then disposed of in a trash can. The DNA from the cup came back as a positive match to the DNA found at the crime scene.

“I’m so happy they kept the DNA after all these years,” Rhonda Lilly, Darlene’s sister, told Army Times in 2019. “The Colorado Springs PD and Army CID never forgot about her.”

On June 12, 2019, an arrest warrant was obtained, and the following day members of

the Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force, CSPD Cold Case Homicide Unit and U.S. Army CID arrested Whyte at his residence.

“As a DNA Examiner, my role is to work the evidence and report on the findings” said Coslin. “While every case that we work in the laboratory is important, cold cases bring unique challenges and rewards. I am so pleased that this case has been solved.”

Coslin said she is “proud of the work” USACIL does every day and happy to be a part of the CID team.

“Through the dedication of professional effort and extra time that Special Agent Veltri was willing to dedicate to this case, we were able to ultimately get a solution of the case and in some way some small amount of closure for the family in this case,” said Zeliff.

Veltri said both the Army’s crime lab and Coslin were “huge factors” in this case being solved.

“The success of this case was dependent on several factors,” said Veltri. “A thorough and professional initial investigation and crime scene processing by the original police sergeants, detectives and CID agents who worked the case in the late 1980s; the positive working relationship between the Colorado Springs Police Department and Army CID that spanned the entire investigation; the incredible professionalism and dedication of our crime laboratory partners and the open-mindedness of CID leaders to treat this case differently in order to solve it.”

New forensic science technology available to special agents and USACIL continues to transform the way CID solves complex felony investigations.

CIDFrom Page 5 “I was very impressed with SA Veltri and her initiative to

use the latest technology on this case, investigative genetic

genealogy is a rather new tool, and it was able to help us

breathe new life into this investigation.Jennifer Coslin

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Of note OCIE turn in — Soldiers do not have to

wait for clearing papers to schedule organizational clothing and individual equipment (OCIE) turn in. Soldiers can schedule appointments for 120 days out from permanent change of station (PCS), expiration-term of service (ETS), or retirement with a signed memorandum

by the Soldier’s company commander approving early turn in of OCIE equipment. The other option is for Soldiers to schedule on their own 90 days out from PCS, ETS or retirement with a copy of their orders. To schedule an appointment, log into “AKO”, click “My Clothing Record” then click the hyperlink in the bottom left-hand corner titled “CIF Appointments” or

call 719-526-3321 and a customer service representative will assist with scheduling.

Personal trainer certificate — III Corps will pay for a certificate to be a personal trainer. Requirements are for active-duty specialists (promotable) through first lieutenants: Army Physical Fitness Test score must be greater than 239, must be able to complete total Army Combat Fitness Test, no administrative flags in 12 months and have 12-month stability at CMPY. Interested participants can call 719-503-0910 or email Maj. Nathan Henry at nathan.e.henry4.mil@mail.mil or Sgt. Maj. Gersom Jimenez at gersom.i.jimenez.mil@mail.mil.

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FeatureFeature

World Class Athlete Program

Army wrestlers have bigger goals after qualifying for Tokyo Olympics

By Joseph Lacdan Army News Service

WASHINGTON — Spenser Mango had battled against Ildar Hafizov’s strength before. Eleven years ago at the Dave Schultz Memorial International event in Colorado Springs, Mango took on Hafizov, then representing Uzbekistan and learned firsthand of the Uzbek’s relentless tenacity.

“I realized, wow, this guy’s really tough,” said Mango, now a staff sergeant and Hafizov’s wrestling coach with the Army’s World Class Athlete Program.

Mango found himself in another difficult position during April’s U.S. Olympic Team Trials as Hafizov faced Mango’s younger brother, Ryan, in an Olympic qualifying match in the Greco-Roman 60 kg weight class at Fort Worth, Texas.

The winner would realize an Olympic dream. For Hafizov, a sergeant in WCAP, it would be a return to the Games but as a member of the U.S. national team and WCAP after competing for Uzbekistan in the 2008 Games. For Ryan, it would be a chance to follow in the footsteps of Spenser, a two-time Olympian.

However, Ryan entered the match while

still recovering from an injury and Hafizov overwhelmed him. After winning the first match 7-0 and just seconds into the second bout, Hafizov quickly executed a takedown of Ryan, also a sergeant with WCAP, and followed up with a throw to secure the 8-0 victory by technical fall.

Although the triumph marked a significant milestone for Hafizov, who would return to the Olympics after 13 years, the win held even greater significance for him after emigrating to the U.S. more than seven years ago.

“It’s a moment of joy — pride and joy,” Hafizov said earlier this month. “So now I can give back to the U.S. They have given me opportunities to wrestle and represent the Army and represent the United States. I am happy to give back.”

Hafizov and Spc. Alejandro Sancho will represent the U.S. and WCAP at the Olympics in Tokyo in late July. Sancho qualified after defeating fellow WCAP member Sgt. Ellis Coleman at 67 kg.

Hafizov’s venture into the sport began at age 6 when a friend of Hafizov’s father spotted him playing outside his family’s home in Tashkent and took him to a youth wrestling practice. Born in the former Soviet Union, a hard work ethic

had been bred into Hafizov at an early age. His father, Hafizov Shavkat, had competed for the USSR in wrestling at the junior levels.

The younger Hafizov, now 33, eventually became one of the central Asian nation’s top competitors at featherweight. After qualifying for the 2008 Beijing Games, he earned a silver medal at the 2011 Asian Wrestling Championships.

However, Hafizov had suffered a worsening injury to his left ACL and eventually had to undergo surgery, sidelining him from competing at the 2012 Games in London.

With a wife and young daughter, Hafizov wanted a better life for his family. Wages in Uzbekistan remain low, causing many to flee the country or become migrant workers to seek additional income. At the time, Hafizov had been working as a youth wrestling coach.

So Hafizov and his wife, Dina, entered their names in the immigration lottery several times to find better opportunities in the U.S. before finally securing immigration in 2014. And that meant he had to put his wrestling career on hold.

Hafizov reignited his desire to compete in 2015 when he learned of the Army’s WCAP program, a chance to continue wrestling at the highest levels full time while earning a sustainable income for his family.

In his second year with the WCAP program, Hafizov quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the top-ranked competitor in the 59 kg weight class in 2016. Although standing only 5 feet, 2 inches tall, Hafizov possesses a wide repertoire of skills, able to manufacture a hold or a throw even when the odds have stacked against him, Mango said.

“He’s just a technician,” Mango said. “He’s good from every position, very knowledgeable with the sport. You can name any move, and Ildar can hit it.”

Hafizov fell short of reaching the Olympics in 2016 when he lost to eventual qualifier Jesse Thielke in straight matches in the finals of the Olympic trials. Hafizov went on to earn a bronze medal at the 2019 Pan-American Games and also won a silver medal at the U.S. National Championships while qualifying for World Teams in 2017 and 2019.

At an Olympic regional qualifying tournament in Ottawa, Canada, in March 2020, Hafizov took the first step in his return to the Olympic stage by mounting a come-from-behind

victory over the two-time Pan Am Games champion and 2016 Olympian Andres Montano-Arroyo of Ecuador, earning Hafizov an automatic bye to the final round of April’s Olympic trials.

Hafizov had to wait a year to fully qualify for the Olympics due to the pandemic. Now the father of two hopes to not only give back to his adoptive country but accomplish what he could not in 2008: medal at the Olympics.

Finally a top dogAfter an emotional battle with one of

his WCAP squad mates, Alejandro Sancho looked upward and clenched his fists. He let out an exuberant scream as he turned to his family and friends in attendance at Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena in April.

Since joining the USA Wrestling program as a student at Northern Michigan University, Sancho had been ranked as high as No. 2 or No. 3 nationally at the 67 kg Greco-Roman weight class but failed to qualify for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

He also spent four months recovering from an injured pectoral tendon before his triumph in Texas.

“It’s every kid’s dream to make the Olympic team,” said Sancho, 27. “I’ve always had that ambition since I was a child. It just made it so much more sweet. And having my family there was so emotional. They knew … how much work I put into making this team.”

In April, Sancho had faced 2016 Olympic qualifier Coleman, to whom Sancho had previously lost to at the World Team trials and other tournaments. This time, Sancho came out the aggressor, winning the best-of-three series, 2-0 and 3-1. Coleman had qualified for the previous four world teams and entered the match as the favorite, although Sancho came in as the No. 2 ranked competitor.

Coleman, a veteran who won the U.S. Open five times, typically controls matches from the standing position, but during the Olympic Trials final, Sancho took charge.

“He put the perfect match together and perfect series … and he did everything exactly how he was supposed to,” Mango said. “I think some people were a little surprised.”

It had been an unlikely journey for Sancho,

who entered the sport at an older age. Born to Cuban immigrants, he grew up in a southern Miami neighborhood. Sancho initially followed in the footsteps of his stepfather, Fernando Hernandez, who practiced judo in the Santo Suarez neighborhood of Havana. Sancho practiced the combative sport until he reached high school. And then he had hopes of one day making his high school’s varsity basketball squad while playing hoops as an undersized freshman.

“Then I realized I wasn’t going to make the NBA,” he said.

Fortunately for Sancho he had years of judo training as a youth under his belt and a coach convinced him to try out for the school’s wrestling team. Because he had strong hips and had learned basic fundamentals from martial arts, Sancho adapted to wrestling quickly. After falling short of qualifying for the state tournament as a freshman, Sancho became one of Florida’s top wrestlers, placing 4th in his weight class at state as a senior.

“I wasn’t the most athletic. I wasn’t the best wrestler out there,” Sancho said. “But I always had that work ethic, that dedication to the sport.”

He showcased enough potential to earn a scholarship to Northern Michigan University, which hosted the country’s only resident Olympic Greco-Roman wrestling program.

Competing against the nation’s best grapplers, combined with a more disciplined training regimen, elevated Sancho’s skills to new levels, Mango said.

But with the success came bitter disappointment. Despite consistently being recognized as one of the elite wrestlers at his weight class, Sancho fell short of his ultimate goal: the Olympic Games. He finished third at 66 kg in the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials as a member of the New York Athletic Club.

After graduating from Northern Michigan, Sancho considered leaving the sport to pursue a career in law enforcement. Then Sancho joined the Army and WCAP in 2018 and his skill level reached a new plateau. He worked harder on his wrestling technique and paid closer attention to his diet and training.

“When I first saw him, I immediately recognized how gifted he was,” Mango said. “He works hard at it. And he’s definitely a student of the game.”

Sancho has consistently finished as No. 2 or No. 3 at the U.S. World Team Trials and U.S. Open in the 66 kg class. He finished as the runner up at the 2017 World Trials. His victory in April marked nearly 10 years of effort at the national levels to finally breakthrough on the Olympic stage.

With his recent triumph, Sancho has his sights set on doing more than simply qualifying for Tokyo.

“I’m representing the two best teams in the world: Team USA and team Army. So it’s a great honor and I’ll take that responsibility,” he said. “I definitely want to win the Olympics.”

Sgt. Ildar Hafizov, left, and Spc. Alejandro Sancho will represent the United States

and the Army’s World Class Athlete Program at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Courtesy photos

Courtesy photo

A referee raises Sgt. Ildar Hafizov’s hand in victory after he defeated Sgt. Ryan Mango to qualify for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo in April 2021.

Photo by Maj. Nathaniel Garcia, WCAP

Spc. Alejandro Sancho, in blue, earned his spot on the U.S. Olympic Wrestling Team in the men’s Greco-Roman 67 kg weight class at the 2021 U.S. Wrestling Olympic Trials, April 2-3, in Fort Worth, Texas. Sancho defeated fellow World Class Athlete Program teammate Sgt. Ellis Coleman, in red, in the finals. WCAP now has eight Soldier-athletes representing the Army at the Summer Olympic Games this July.

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will: complete two, approximate three-hour online assessment sessions; and complete a nine to 11-hour online awareness training program. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two different awareness training programs to assess how each affects psychological functioning. Interested service members may fill out the online interest form at https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV(underscore)e5PoQAy5VrE0jQx or email awarenesstrainingstudy@gmail.com for further questions.

Hours of operationDirectorate of Public Works work orders — Directorate of Public Works Business

Operations and Integration Division Work Management Branch, located in building 1219, is responsible for processing work orders (Facilities Engineering Work Requests, DA Form 4283). The Work Management Branch is open for processing work orders and other in-person support from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer support is by appointment only and can be scheduled by calling 526-6112.

Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO) — Monday-Thursday the office is open 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The office will be closed from 7:30-9 a.m. for training and will open 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Friday. A face-to-face personal property counseling briefing is mandatory for JPPSO. At this time, the self-counseling option to process applications through the Defense Personal Property System (DPS) is not authorized. JPPSO is located in the Mountain Post Soldier Center at 6351 Wetzel Ave., building 1525, cubicle B. Call 526-3755 to schedule a DPS appointment.

Medical Activity Correspondence Department office hours — The Correspondence (Release of Information) Office in the Patient Administration Division hours are Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except for the second Thursday of the month from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; closed federal holidays. Call 526-0890 for details.

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Fort Carson Ivy Warrior Restaurants hours of operation:

Friday Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.

Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: Closed

Wolf Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: 5:30-7 p.m.

Warfighter (Wilderness Road)

Breakfast: 7:30-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.

LaRochelle 10th SFG(A) Breakfast: 7:30-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: Closed

Saturday-Sunday Stack, Warfighter (Wilderness Road) and LaRochelle 10th SFG(A)

Closed

Stack Brunch: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Supper: 5-6:30 p.m.

Monday-Thursday Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.

Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: 5:30-7 p.m.

Wolf Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: 5:30-7 p.m.

Warfighter (Wilderness Road)

Breakfast: 7:30-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.

LaRochelle 10th SFG(A) Breakfast: 7:30-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: Closed

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CommunityCommunity

Story and photos by Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff

Ivy Cash rolled through the competition to capture the 2021 Fort Carson intramural league softball championship. The Cash team defeated the Cash Destroyers 27-17 completing an undefeated regular season and postseason run.

Ivy Cash came into the tournament as the top seed for the second year in a row. Unlike last year when the intramural league was stopped before the playoffs because of the pandemic, the team got a chance to fulfill its title hopes and it did not waste the opportunity.

Ivy Cash began the tournament July 8 when it met the Dawgs in first round action. The Dawgs put up a fight and were tied with the eventual champions as late as the fourth inning before falling. Next up for the Ivy Cash team was the Ghost All Stars and the Ivy Cash team defeated them handily to earn its way to the championship game.

The Cash Destroyers came into the tournament undefeated after regular season play and the number two seed in the tournament. The Destroyers defeated Speed and Power and the Angry Vikings to earn their way into the title game and set up a battle of the undefeated teams for the championship.

When two undefeated teams meet, the expectation is the game will be close and well played. For the first four innings

the game lived up to its billing. Both Ivy Cash and the Cash Destroyers were undefeated because they played excellent defense and had a potent offense. In the first four innings it was more like a heavyweight boxing match as two sluggers took turns landing shots on each other. After four innings, the game was tied at 14-14. In the top of the fifth inning, the Destroyers extended their lead to 17-14 and time was beginning to run out on the Ivy Cash team. Time was running out, but it turned out to be for the Destroyers as the Ca$h team scored 13 runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to win the game 27-17 and earn the championship.

After the game, Ivy Cash coach Andrew Leon said his team took advantage of its strengths and did not get down when it trailed going into the fifth inning. He said players like Adam Fisher, who has been invited to try out for the

All-Army softball team, allowed the team to know it was never out of the game.

“Fisher really gave us a spark hitting three home runs for us tonight. This was a close game and he made sure we stayed close until we were able to score late and win this game. As I have said all season for us it is all about coming out and having fun. Give credit to the other team because they were hitting the ball also, and they were having just as much fun as we were. I told my team to just relax because we know what we are capable of and let us just continue to play our game. That is what we did, and it worked out well for us.

Left: An Ivy Cash runner pulls into second base just ahead of a tag during action in the intramural league championship game July 8.

Ivy Cash captures intramural title

Above: A Cash Destroyer player makes an over the shoulder catch during the intramural

league championship game July 8.

Above: Ivy Cash’s Adam Fisher slides in just ahead of the tag of the Cash Destroyer catcher to score a run in the second inning during the intramural league championship game July 8 at the Mountain Post sports complex.

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Battalion combines sports with knowledgeStory and photos by Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff

Members of the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division combined training for its Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program, (SHARP) with physical fitness activities July 9 at Iron Horse Park on post.

The brigade took part in a kickball contest that had a unique twist to it, according to 2nd Lt. Jada

Hitchens, 22nd Human Resource Company SHARP unit victim advocate officer. Hitchens said the Soldiers were given a question to answer about what would constitute sexual harassment or assault and they had to correctly answer it before they were allowed to take a turn to kick.

SHARP is designed to help the Army prevent sexual harassment and sexual assaults before they occur, according to Hitchens. She said the Army’s goal is to eliminate sexual assaults and sexual

harassment by creating a climate that respects the dignity of every member of the Army Family.

“One of the biggest reasons we thought kickball would be a good sport to use in conjunction with our quarterly training was the chance to combine fitness with education. We want our Soldiers to understand whether you are on duty or off duty you should know

what constitutes sexual harassment or sexual assault,” Hitchens said.

Hitchens said the brigade is seeking ways to incorporate athletics with SHARP awareness each quarter during its quarterly training. She said kickball was chosen for this quarter’s event because, in addition to the athletic benefit the Soldiers will get, it also taught them to tag people correctly and in line with SHARP directives.

“Our goal is to incorporate SHARP training with a physical fitness event, so we came up with the idea of having this kickball tournament. As we all know, sexual harassment is not tolerated in the Army, and we want to make sure our Soldiers are aware of what constitutes sexual harassment so it can be prevented beforehand. We want our Soldiers to be aware of what constitutes sexual harassment. Where someone can touch you on your body that constitutes sexual harassment and what constitutes sexual assault on your body,” Hitchens said.

Above: Sgt. 1st Class Miquel Marquez, incoming battalion sexual assault response coordinator NCO, questions Soldiers before taking a turn at the kickball tournament July 9. Right: A 22nd Human Resource Company player throws the ball home to get a runner out July 9 during the championship game of the 4th Battalion kickball game.

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Claims to the estateSgt. John Arevalo — With deepest

regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should call 2nd Lt. Julio Martinez at 910-797-5790.

Sgt. 1st Class Julian C. Moore — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should call Maj. Mathaniel Lehmann at 541-760-2136.

Sgt. Bayaman M. Barcus — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should call 1st Lt. John Daly at 251-610-2052.

Of note Casualty Notification/ Assistance

Officer training — Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, the Casualty Notification Officer (CNO)/Casualty Assistance Officer (CAO) recertification timeline for CNO/

CAO training is extended from 12 to 24 months. The requirement for in-person training every fourth year is also suspended. In-person CNO/CAO training may be conducted when all COVID-19 health and force protection requirements can be met and followed. The Joint Knowledge Online SIMM 1, SIMM, and SIMM 3 Casualty Training is not a substitute for the Army’s in-classroom CNO/CAO initial certification and remains the Army’s CNO/CAO recertification training. For more information, call 526-5613/5614 or email usarmy.carson.imcom-central.list.dhr-mpd-casualty@mail.mil.

General announcementsDo you want access to your medical

records? Before making a trip to Evans Army Community Hospital, consider logging into TRICARE online and accessing its “Blue Button” feature. Securely view, download and print medical profiles,

lab results, immunizations and vital signs for the patient and family members under the age of 12. To conveniently view medical records, visit https://www.tricareonline.com. Proceed to “Health Record,” then “Download My Data” to access medical records. The Correspondence (Release of Information) Office in the Patient Administration Division hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed Thursday and federal holidays. Call 526-0890 for details.

Soldier Readiness Center pharmacy — located in the Mountain Post Soldier Center at 6351 Wetzel Ave., building 1525, room 402, is open for pharmacy services. The pharmacy is open only for deployments Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., depending on the number of personnel scheduled to deploy.

Army Wellness Center classes — Upping your Metabolism is every Monday and Friday at 9:45 a.m. and Wednesday at 2:15 p.m. Fueling for Health is every third Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. Meals in Minutes is every second and fourth Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. Healthy Sleep Habits is every first and third

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Commentary by Lt. Col. Rick BrunsonChaplain, garrison pastoral coordinator

Between the years 1916 and 1955, polio was the most feared disease in the world. Epidemics of the virus erupted every few years resulting in hundreds of thousands of deaths and crippling disabilities. The disease reached its peak in the 1940s and 1950s when it killed over half-a-million people each year worldwide.

In 1947, Dr. Jonas Salk accepted a position at the University of

Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and he

immediately started work to develop a vaccine for the terrifying plague. Seven years later

Salk created a serum that deactivated the

reproduction system of the virus. When people were inoculated with the sterile form of

the disease their immune systems created antibodies without the risk of infection. On April 12, 1955, the Salk vaccine was declared safe and effective, millions of children were inoculated, and parents breathed a sigh of relief because the terrifying health crisis had ended.

Since Salk developed the polio vaccine, he could have received a patent and negotiated for royalties from the pharmaceutical companies that manufactured and sold it. According to Forbes, it is estimated that Salk could have made over $7 billion from his wonder cure, but he chose to relinquish his rights of ownership because he believed the vaccine belonged to the people. During a televised interview, journalist Edward R. Murrow asked the doctor why he did not apply for a patent, and Salk replied, “Could you patent the sun?”

The altruistic attitude of Salk mirrored that of the American people in that era. Charitable foundations, such as the March of Dimes, encouraged people to donate toward research for a cure that would end the plague of death and paralysis, and over 80 million Americans gave what they could afford. Some contributed large sums of money, while others could only give a few pennies, but everyone believed each dime counted.

There are typically three types of responses

to large scale crises: Survival, savagery and selflessness. Survivalists selfishly intensify the suffering of others with the mantra “Look out for No. 1.” These are the people who would patent the sun for profit, hoard its beneficial rays and price gouge its warmth to the people who need it the most.

A second category of people revert to savagery during a disaster by exploiting the misfortunes of others. These people do not purchase large quantities of toilet paper during a disaster. They steal paper goods, wide screen TVs and tires that won’t even fit their car. They would even steal the sun if it were possible.

The final category of people sacrifice of themselves during a crisis, even if they are hurting or in need. They live by the code, “It is more blessed to give than receive,” (Acts 20:35) and their acts of giving and doing overshadow all the misdeeds of the hoarders and cutthroats. Their charitable works knit communities together, make society stronger, and they pour cool water on the burning embers of animosity, fear and despair.

There are times to profit from your labor, and there are times to bestow the blessings of your abundance to others. “No one has ever become poor by giving,” (Anne Frank).

‘Could you patent the sun?’

Editor’s note: See www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com for the complete list of the chapel briefs and service schedule.

Facebook — Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Support Office)” for events and schedules: visit https://www.facebook.com/4IDCarsonRSO/ or https://www.facebook.com/Our-Lady-of-Fort-Carson-622517474897811 for livestreaming.

Chapel NeXt — Visit https://www.facebook.com/

chapelnextfortcarson/ for livestream. Visit the Chapel NeXt Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/#!/chapelnextfortcarson for details.

Religious Education class — Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or patricia.a.treacy2.civ@mail.mil for details.

Catholic Women of the Chapel — Call Michelle Jones at 352-231-1088 or email

mountainPostCWOC@gmail.com.Protestant Women of the Chapel — The RSO

can be reached at 719-526-5279 or visit https://www.facebook.com/pwocfortcarson.

Native American prayer/spiritual services — The He Ska Akicita (White Mountain Warriors) hosts Inipi (sweat lodge) services at Turkey Creek Ranch, but are suspended until further notice. Contact Michael Hackwith at 285-5240 for more information and protocols. Chaplain sponsor is Capt. Charlene Cheney, 53rd Signal Battalion, who can be reached at charlene.n.cheney.mil@mail.mil.

Knights of Columbus — a Catholic group for men 18 and older, call 526-5769.

Spanish Bible Study — Call Ted Garcia at 205-3076.

Chapel briefsEditors note: See www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com for the complete list of community briefs and chapel schedules. Due to the COVID-19 closures and cancellations, contact the respective points of contact for updated information. Many religious support activities have moved to a digital platform.

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Thursday at 9:45 a.m. Stress Management is every second and fourth Thursday at 9:45 a.m. Stay Fit, Home and Away is every second Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. The Retire Strong class is currently under construction. Performance Triad, P3 and Tactical Sleep for Sustained Operations classes are by request. Classes are subject to change. Call 526-3887 for more information, reserve a seat or sign up for classes.

Voluntary leave transfer — The following Fort Carson-serviced employees have been approved to receive donated leave due to an emergency medical condition:• James A. Chapman, Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC)• Denver L. Holder, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, • Daniel G. Sullivan, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Security

(DPTMS) training divisionAny Army appropriated fund civilian employee wishing to donate annual leave

to a listed employee, must complete the OPM Form 630a at http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf(underscore)fill/opm630a.pdf. If a non-Army appropriated fund civilian employee from another federal agency (VA, AF, DOD, Interior, etc.) is interested in donating, he must complete the OPM Form 630b at http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf(underscore)fill/opm630b.pdf and provide to his civilian personnel/HR office for annotation. Both forms must then be forwarded to Clinton Moss Jr. of the Fort Carson Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) by email to clinton.moss4.civ@mail.mil with the subject line “VLTP.” Call Moss at 526-3641 for more information. Employees experiencing a medical emergency (personal or Family member) who will exhaust their leave balances quickly should contact the CPAC Management Employee Relations team.

Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center at Fort Carson Transition Assistance Program (TAP) is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Mt. Carmel employment and transition team, in partnership with TAP, offers career services for transitioning Soldiers, Family members and veterans at a new office. The office is located in building 6237, room 115, TAP. Services include no-cost transition or job seeker assistance and access to paid internships, veteran benefits support, supportive and behavioral health services, financial counseling, support groups, discounted professional clothing and more. Call 526-8758 or visit https://veteranscenter.org/.

The Directorate of Public Works (DPW) offers a two-day Facility Management Class — training is for military and civilian facility managers on the installation to help them understand their roles in maintaining buildings. The class instruction includes all aspects of facility management and is offered once a month, Tuesday through Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in building 1219, room 311. For information about DPW Facility Management Program, email susan.c.galentine.civ@mail.mil or call 526-4320.

Veterinary clinic hours — The Veterinary Center, 1535 Sheridan Ave., building 6190, is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and closed on federal holidays. The center offers wellness exams, vaccinations, microchip implantation, dental appointments and sick call as well as some surgeries, including spaying and neutering. It also has X-ray, ultrasound and other advanced imaging capabilities. Call 526-3803/4520 for information or to make an appointment.

Civilian Assistance Services — provides short-term assistance to Department of the Army civilian employees, active-duty spouses and Family members, and retired military personnel and eligible family members with adult living problems, substance use concerns and issues affecting workplace productivity and well-being. Work site interventions are offered and consul tation is available to super visors and managers regarding workplace matters. Services are free to eligible civilians and DA civilian employees. Services are made available through the Fort Carson Employee Assistance Program located at 1638 Elwell St., building 6236, room 210. Call 526-2196 for a confidential inquiry.

After-hours hospital access — Access to Evans Army Community Hospital from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. is limited to the Emergency Room (ER) entrance. The ER entrance is on the hospital’s north side and is open 24/7.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group — Evans Army Community Hospital has begun a Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group for Families experiencing grief from miscarriage, stillbirths or infant loss. The group meets the third Monday of each month from 3-5 p.m. at Mulligan’s Grill inside the Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club. Coffee and cookies will be provided.

Nurse advice line — is a toll-free number that puts beneficiaries in contact with a team of registered nurses who can answer urgent health care questions 24/7. Nurses will assess the medical condition and give professional advice to treat the condition at home or refer for an acute appointment. The nurse advice line can be reached at 800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1.

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