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Vol. 78, No. 26July 3, 2020

Have a safe and happy

Independence Day weekend.

Holistic effort promotes diversity

Project Inclusion to cut board photosBy Devon L. Suits and Joseph LacdanArmy News Service

WASHINGTON — Starting in August, photos will be eliminated from promotion and selection boards as the Army launches “Project Inclusion” to identify practices that inadvertently discriminate, senior leaders announced June 25.

The project is a holistic effort to listen to Soldiers, civilians and Family members and enact initiatives to promote diversity and equity, according to Secretary

of the Army Ryan. D. McCarthy.“A lot has to be done to address the symbolic

challenges that we face that could create divisiveness within our ranks,” McCarthy told reporters.

Before deciding to eliminate photos from officer, enlisted and warrant officer promotion boards, leaders looked at a 2017-2018 study that determined, regardless of race or gender, people looking at photos will have an unconscious bias toward individuals with similar characteristics, G-1 officials said. Further, they said Department of the Army photos

provide minimal information compared to the rest of a promotion board file.

During an experiment in the study, researchers ran two identical promotion boards: one that included photos and one without. In the one that did not contain photos, researchers found that the outcomes for women and minorities improved. The results contributed to the decision to remove the photos.

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Students with 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Special Operations Advanced Mountaineering Course climb the side of the mountain during training at a past course. The course is conducted multiple times throughout the year, giving ample

time to prepare for the training. Visit the Special Operations Recruiting Team by stopping by 1853 O’Connell Blvd., building 1042, room 143. Call 524-1461/1462 or text “CARS07” to 462769 for more information. See story on pages 12-13.

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CG encourages practicing safe measures, vigilance By Scott PraterMountaineer staff

Editor’s note: This was updated as of Wednesday. For the most up-to-date information visit https://www.carson.army.mil, and follow on Facebook @USArmyFortCarson. Post leaders announced further easing of restrictions during their COVID-19 town hall update June 24.

Fort Carson leaders announced several operational openings and further easing of restrictions on post during their weekly COVID-19 Town Hall Update outside Ivy Physical Fitness Center June 24.

Maj. Gen. Matthew W. McFarlane, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, and Command Sgt. Maj. Adam Nash, senior enlisted leader, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, were joined by Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers, who provided an update on happenings in the surrounding communities.

McFarlane opened the town hall by cautioning community members to maintain their vigilance in combating the coronavirus pandemic.

“Across the world, stay-at-home orders are being lifted, people are returning to work, large gatherings are being permitted and businesses are reopening,” McFarlane said. “But as restrictions are lifted, we

are hearing reports of so-called quarantine fatigue. Many people are relaxing their safety measures on social distancing, not wearing face coverings and not following COVID-19 preventive measures that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed and advises we practice to keep our community safe. As a result, over 20 states report increasing two-week trends of positive COVID-19 cases. Public health experts warn that these new COVID-19 infections could continue to increase if people stop following all of the CDC guidelines that we’ve been discussing over the previous weeks.”

Suthers mentioned that El Paso County continues to be one of the best performing counties in the state in terms of its COVID-19 response and results.

While providing community members with an update on projects and events in Colorado Springs that continue to prevail despite the state’s restrictive COVID-19 posture, Suthers thanked active-duty Soldiers and local veterans.

“We appreciate our military presence in Colorado Springs,” he said. “We’re home to five military installations and are very proud to be a national defense community. The military is really part of our DNA and Fort Carson is the facility that’s been here the longest. So many of us have an attachment to Fort

Carson, either directly or indirectly.”McFarlane provided details about COVID-19

rates in the Pikes Peak Region and how they affect developments at Fort Carson. He added that the installation is now an unrestricted location.

The unrestricted designation has important ramifications for Soldiers, especially those planning to change duty stations and those hoping to take leave outside the state.

“Everyone is excited about this (development),” Nash said. “Soldiers can now take leave out of state, with rules concerning restricted states and cities. However, those restricted areas are updated on the carson.army.mil website daily.”

McFarlane announced that all child development centers and Child Youth Services would reopen, and they opened Monday to all customers who were previously enrolled prior to the post’s restrictive COVID-19 posture.

While most of the update revolved around positive news, Soldiers learned that the Directorate of Public Works will need to replace an aging boiler that provides hot water to barracks buildings along a central section of the post. As a result, buildings in the area

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Project InclusionProject Inclusion will enact a series

of initiatives in the next few months to help build a diverse, adaptive and cohesive force, said Anselm Beach, the deputy assistant secretary of the Army for equity and inclusion.

“We, as a leadership team, recognize that we need to take a harder look at ourselves and make sure that we’re doing all that we can to have a holistic effort to listen to our Soldiers, our civilians and our Families to enact initiatives that promote diversity, equity and inclusion,” McCarthy said.

In the coming weeks, the Army inspector general and members of the Army Equity and Inclusion Agency will join Army senior leaders as they visit installations, said Under Secretary of the Army James McPherson.

During each visit, leaders will engage in an open and transparent conversation about race, diversity, equity and inclusion.

“We know that we have to do more,” McCarthy said. “We are going to have very hard and uncomfortable conversations.”

McPherson said he wants to hear Soldiers’ thoughts about current events and listen to their ideas on inclusivity.

Each “listening session” will look to identify any impact to mission readiness caused by current social issues, Beach said.

“If a Soldier (or civilian) is distracted by an issue, then they are not fully present to accomplish the mission,” Beach said. “Understanding those impacts allow the Army to enhance mission readiness,” which can lead to new policy or adjustments to an operating environment.

Each session would create a “safe place” for Soldiers to express themselves without fear of reprisal. By creating an

open dialogue, people will have a chance to understand and support each other, Beach added.

“This is about leadership,” said Gen. Joseph Martin, the vice chief of staff of the Army. “Leaders have to set conditions for these discussions to happen and be productive. They’ve got to create an environment where a Soldier feels safe. And it’s also an environment that’s free of disbelief.”

McCarthy said leaders will also examine racial disparities within the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The Army’s inspector general, Lt. Gen. Leslie Smith, and the Army’s judge advocate general, Lt. Gen. Charles Pede, will then evaluate findings after 60 days and attempt to address the causes of the disparities, McCarthy said.

Changes under Project Inclusion also include the reconstitution of the Army Diversity Council. Led by the secretary of the Army and chief of staff, the council will prioritize diversity programs throughout the Army, all while addressing symbolic and systemic issues, Beach said.

“Part of why we wanted (to host meetings with Soldiers) is to get out and invest exponentially more time engaging with Soldiers at every echelon about these unconscious biases that may exist,” McCarthy said. “We must have a better understanding (of) the challenges every day that ethnic minorities may face. Are there systemic flaws within the promotion system or are there things that may be of a symbolic nature that cause division within our ranks?”

The force is also making changes to the Army People Strategy with the addition of the “Expanding Diverse Talent of the Army Officer Corps Strategic Plan.”

The new plan will focus on diversity and inclusion initiatives to strengthen the Army’s ability to acquire, develop and employ current and future leaders. Similarly, the Army will continue to expand its outreach to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other minority-serving institutions.

Military justice reformTied to the project is an evaluation of

the military justice system to determine if any racial disparity or bias exists in the investigation or court-martial processes, McPherson said.

During the assessment, the Army judge advocate general, the Office of the General Counsel, inspector general, and provost marshal will partner and review a range of cases to include absence

without leave, urinalysis, and sexual assault or sexual harassment cases.

The review will “compare the severity of punishments by race, and see if there is a disparity … in the result of unconscious bias,” McPherson said.

The Army is also working to determine if the military justice system is more likely to investigate a specific Soldier due to unconscious bias. However, accurately assessing the investigation process could be a challenge, as race and ethnicity information is rarely documented during this stage, he added.

The enduring effort will not only improve equality, but make the force stronger, said Army Chief of Staff Gen. James C. McConville.

“It’s really more about inclusion,” he said. “It’s not just about percentages. It’s not just about numbers. It’s about making people feel that they are a valued member of the team and that you recognize the importance of having different perspectives.”

DiversityFrom Page 1

Photo by Sgt. James Geelen

1st Sgt. Kilpatrick Jackson, first sergeant, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, questions a Soldier during 4th STB’s virtual promotion board April 29 at the brigade headquarters building at Fort Carson. Army senior leaders announced June 25 that photos will be removed from all promotion boards beginning in August.

will be without hot water from Friday to July 9. Temporary showers will be installed in the area for both males and females during the outage.

McFarlane and Nash capped the town hall update by detailing Fort Carson’s Independence Day activities, which include a flyover by the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade and a fireworks show.

While Army leaders have provided COVID-19 town updates weekly since mid-March, McFarlane explained that the next town hall update will air July 15.

“We’re not planning an update in this two-week time frame unless we see our new case rates rise,” he said. “If that happens, we may need to re-implement some COVID-19 response restrictions. So, continue to practice safe measures and remain vigilant.”

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Media engagement

Photo by Lt. Col. Nina Hill

Maj. Gen. Matthew W. McFarlane,

right, commanding general, 4th

Infantry Division and Fort Carson, meets with John

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Story and photo by Scott PraterMountaineer

Due to a recent increase in accidents and mishaps, Fort Carson active-duty, military-member motorcyclists must obtain a Fort Carson Motorcycle License, through their unit motorcycle mentor, to ride legally on or off post.

The policy, which affects military personnel only, is effective immediately, though military police and access-

control-point personnel won’t begin enforcing the policy until July 15. Military members who are

new to the installation will have a 30-day grace period to obtain the new license.

Though the new policy may seem stringent to some at first, it does follow Army

regulation, and the process for obtaining the new license is fairly simple.

As part of the policy, most units on post are assigned a motorcycle mentor, who assists riders in obtaining the required rider training and filing the proper paperwork to earn their Fort Carson Motorcycle License.

“This new policy is designed to provide more mentorship to our motorcycle riders,” said Derrick Merriwether, safety specialist, 4th Infantry Division. “We’re training them to the best of our ability to ensure that they are safe on the roads. That’s what this is all about. When a rider joins

the program, their unit motorcycle mentor will check the rider’s bike, check their personal protective equipment and their level of experience. Then the mentor will work with the rider to be better prepared for the road.”

All riders seeking a Fort Carson motorcycle license must hold a state issued driver’s license with a motorcycle endorsement, and must pass the post’s Basic Rider Course, hosted regularly by experienced instructors at the Fort Carson Motorcycle Training Range.

“This really affects the new Soldiers — the (privates) through (specialists) — who buy these brand-new vehicles but are not very experienced riders,” Merriwether said. “The policy allows the command to see a rider’s exact proficiency on the motorcycle and then provides that all-important mentorship and knowledge.”

Motorcycle riding is inherently riskier than driving an automobile. Riders have no vehicle protective structure surrounding them, and are less visible to other motorists, so they must maintain awareness of other drivers, obstacles and potential escape paths to help mitigate that risk.

Maj. Chris Horton, the 4th Infantry Division motorcycle mentor, has been riding for roughly two decades and recounts a harrowing experience that occurred early in his riding days.

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Maj. Chris Horton instructs 1st Lt. Brendan McGuire, a 4th Infantry Division Soldier, on a braking technique during Basic Rider Course training at the Fort Carson Motorcycle Training Range Monday.

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Soldiers with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, partner with local park rangers June 24 to remove trash from abandoned encampments on the Manitou Incline’s adjacent trails. The Soldiers who volunteered each took multiple 3-mile-round trips up the mountain to remove the trash, totaling one ton. The Manitou Incline and its adjacent trails are a treasured part of the local area, and many Soldiers and Family members visit the area for fresh air, exercise and beautiful views. Due to limited access and manpower, maintaining those areas can be difficult for the park service.


“I thought I was an experienced rider,” he said. “And after taking a basic rider course, I thought I knew everything I needed to know. I was as confident as I could be … then I had an accident.”

Horton’s description of the incident indicates it could have happened to any rider.

“A vehicle stopped suddenly in front of me,” he said. “I swerved to avoid it, but I ended up driving down into a roadside ditch, where my foot peg caught the side of the hill. I was able to repair the bike, but I injured my shoulder pretty badly and ended up needing surgery to repair it years later.”

In the rider courses at Fort Carson, mentors and instructors teach the best techniques for swerving, something Horton said would have helped him avoid his

accident. Mentors also teach braking technique, obstacle avoidance, counter steering and finding escape paths.

“From the time a rider notices a hazard, it takes four seconds for him or her to execute a maneuver,” Horton said. “Executing a maneuver is a skill, and these are skills that can be learned and practiced.”

Skill development is a key part of the mentorship program. That’s why the new Fort Carson policy also requires riders to complete mandatory progressive training.

“We have two advanced courses at Fort Carson, the Basic Rider Course II and the Advanced Sportbike Course,” Horton said. “Required courses can be taken on or off post, but keep in mind that Fort Carson motorcycle training courses are provided to active duty military members at no cost to the service member.”

Early this week, several riders completed the Basic Rider Course at the Fort Carson Motorcycle Training Range on the post’s north side, near the

railhead. Horton was on hand to mentor and teach along with other instructors.

Sgt. 1st Class Garret Pool, senior targeting NCO, Division Artillery, 4th Inf. Div., said he purchased a new bike in the last year and picked up motorcycle riding at the urging of friends.

“This has been helpful, even just the familiarization part,” he said. “I’ve learned some important new techniques, and I learned some things I already knew, but was performing sloppy. I’m not as proficient as I’d like to be, but I’m getting more familiar. We’re practicing things I’ve never thought about before, and I can see how they’ll be useful on the road. It’s obvious these instructors are extremely knowledgeable.”

Fort Carson motorcycle licenses are valid for five years. Riders can find more information about the new policy, reporting procedures, licensure and training requirements from their unit motorcycle mentor.

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Photos by Scott Prater

Spc. Christian Bolton, a 4th Infantry Division Soldier, maneuvers through a station during Basic Rider Course training at the Fort Carson Motorcycle Training Range Monday.

Maj. Chris Horton, right, 4th Infantry Division motorcycle mentor, consults with 1st Lt. Brendan McGuire, a 4th Infantry Division Soldier, during Basic Rider Course training at the Fort Carson Motorcycle Training Range Monday.

Students practice braking techniques during the Basic Rider Course at the Fort Carson Motorcycle Training Range Monday.


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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.

Hours of operation for 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.

Army Field Support Battalion (AFSBn)-Carson — The facility located at building 1525 does not launder all of the Soldier’s Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE) as directed by Army Support Command (ASC), Annex A, which provides a list of non-OCIE and OCIE authorized to be laundered by the AFSBn laundry facility. Annex A is posted at the Central Issue Facility (CIF) and laundry facility in building 1525. Soldiers are responsible to clean their OCIE prior to turning it in to the CIF. The CIF will not accept OCIE turn in that is not clean or free of dirt and debris regardless of the serviceability criteria.

Point of contact for further information is Larry Parks at 524-1888 or email [email protected].

Military Claims Office — is located at 1633 Mekong St., building 6222, and is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. The office no longer adjudicates Personnel Claims Act (PCA) claims, but can provide general claims assistance. Household goods claimants must report their loss or damage directly to the transpor tation service provider (TSP) by fax or through the Defense Personal Property System at http://www.move.mil within 75 days of delivery. Claims must be sub mitted to the TSP within nine months of delivery for full replacement value. All PCA claims, including household goods, personal vehicle shipment and incident to service loss, are now being adjudicated by the Center for Per sonnel Claims Support at Fort Knox, Kentucky, which can be reached at 502-626-3000. To file a claim, visit http://www.JAGCNet.army.mil/pclaims. The Fort Carson claims office can be reached at 526-1355.

Fort Carson Retirement Services — operates Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to noon and 1-3:30 p.m. in building 1525, room 308. The phone number is 526-2840.

Fort Carson Trial Defense Service — is able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located in building 1042. During duty hours, Soldiers should call 526-4563. The

24-hour phone number is 526-0051. Soldier for Life Transition Assistance

Program (SFL-TAP) — The Commander’s Program and a Soldier’s responsibility; the program provides mandated and optional transition services and classes and helps Soldiers make informed career decisions through counseling and employment assistance. SFL-TAP also hosts a variety of hiring events, employer days, resource fairs and industry days with the goal of connecting transitioning service members, veterans and Family members to employment opportunities and resources. SFL-TAP is open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 526-1001/1002 to schedule classes or for additional information. Follow SFL-TAP on Facebook at http://facebook.com/FortCarsonSFLTAP for upcoming events and job postings.

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— Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer is served at 3:30 p.m.

• Reparable exchange/directed exchange or turn in — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn in service, call 526-3321 for an appointment.

Military briefsEditor’s note: See www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com for the complete list of military briefs. Due to the COVID-19 closures and cancellations, contact the respective points of contact for updated information and hours of operation.

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By Jeanine MezeiU.S. Army Medical Department Activity-Fort Carson Public Affairs Office

Beginning July 1, the Centralized Screening and Testing Center (CSTC) will adjust hours of operation to 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday for patients with COVID-19 symptoms. After hours, patients are urged to visit the Emergency Department or local urgent care center, as applicable to beneficiary status. Also, the COVID-19 Patient Advice Line at 524-2684 will adjust hours of operation and be available 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Beginning July 1, parents will be able to schedule face-to-face appointments

for 11-12-year-olds’ annual check-ups at Ivy Clinic or the Pediatric Clinic. This is in addition to currently available well-child visits for children up to 12 months, 18 months, 2 years, and 4-5 years of age. Required follow-up appointments will also be seen in the clinic, unless virtual follow up can be provided. Contact the appointment line at 526-2273.

Beginning July 1, Curbside Pharmacy Service will only be available for refills called in through AudioCARE, 524-4081, or requested on TRICARE Online. June 30 will be the last day for scheduled Curbside Pharmacy Service booked through the appointment line. Refills called in by a doctor (also known as a prescription renewal), paper

prescriptions and electronic prescriptions, require patients to check in at the Main Outpatient Pharmacy. Prescription pickup times may vary up to 48 business hours, depending on the nature of the prescription. Some prescriptions dropped off at the Main Outpatient Pharmacy may be routed to the Soldier Family Care Center (SFCC) Pharmacy for pick up to maintain social distancing. Use the SFCC stairs or elevators to visit the SFCC Pharmacy. Active-duty Soldiers are encouraged to use pharmacy service at either Robinson or DiRaimondo Clinic. Beneficiaries who wish to use home-delivery service may have their prescriptions transferred to Express Scripts or other network pharmacies.

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FeatureFeature

A student with 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Special Operations Advanced Mountaineering Course prepares a rope anchor during a seven-week course, which trains special operations personnel to survive in and move through mountainous terrain during military operations.

Green Berets practice traversing on a lead rope with a climbing partner during a seven-week course training them how to survive through mountainous terrain during military training.

Photos by Sgt. Angela Walter

Green Berets practice tying rock anchors on Pikes Peak during a seven-week course training them how to survive through mountainous terrain at a past training event. The course happens many times during the year. Visit the Special Operations Recruiting Team by stopping by 1853 O’Connell Blvd., building 1042, room 143. Call 719-524-1461/1462 or text “CARS07” to 462769 for more information to begin a career with special operations.

Soldiers with 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) assist each other up a mountain during the Special Operations Advanced Mountaineering School.

Green Berets walk along the mountainside during a seven-week course training them how to survive through mountainous terrain during military operations.

Green Berets tackle mountainous terrainGreen Berets tackle mountainous terrainBy Sgt. 1st Class Charles Crail10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Public Affairs Office

Editor’s note: The full names and identifications of those serving in the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) are withheld due to safety and security of the Soldiers and their Families.

The 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) is home to the Special

Operations Advanced Mountaineering School, a seven-week course which trains special operations personnel to survive in and move through mountainous terrain during military operations.

The course is conducted multiple times throughout the year, giving ample time to prepare for the training. The Soldiers who graduate will have the ability to serve as their unit’s subject

matter expert in tactical military operations in mountainous terrain, conduct pack animal operations and have the ability to certify basic mountaineers for attendance of future iterations of the senior course.

This is just one of the many advanced skills taught in special operations units. Soldiers who are up for the challenge should contact the Special Operations

Recruiting Team Fort Carson. While there is no obligation

when talking to a recruiter, they can help other Soldiers achieve their career goals.

Visit the Special Operations Recruiting Team by stopping by 1853 O’Connell Blvd., building 1042, room 143. Call 719-524-1461/1462 or text “CARS07” to 462769 for more information.


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• Ammunition Supply Point, building 9370 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Last issue/turn in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; exceptions coordinated on a case-by-case basis.

• Subsistence Support Management Office, building 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-4086/5195.

• Supply Support Activity, building 330 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-9094.

• Installation Property Book Office, building 330 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-5984.

• Post Laundry, building 1525 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8804.

• Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to midnight.• Hazardous Material Control Center, building 9246/9248 — Monday-Friday,

7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact administration operations at 526-5349 or the warehouse at 526-2979.

Briefings Retirement and ETS briefings — are available at http://www.carson.army.mil/dhr/

DHR/MPD/PPB/Briefings/Transition.html? Call 526-2240/8458/2840 for details.Reassignment briefings — visit http://www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/

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Fort Carson Ivy Warrior Restaurants hours of operation: “Grab-and-go” is the only option to help reduce contact exposure within the Ivy Warrior Restaurants.

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By Tamara EastmanHistorian, Defense Commissary Agency

FORT LEE, Va. – On Wednesday, military commissaries observed their anniversary as the oldest U.S. military resale program. For commissary patrons, the benefit helps them improve their quality of life by helping them save on groceries

As far as Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka N. O’Neal is concerned, the commissary benefit has been as much a part of her military experience as her uniform.

“I’ve always been an advocate for the commissary,” said O’Neal, the Defense Commissary Agency’s senior enlisted adviser to the agency director. “Throughout my career I’ve told anyone who would listen that the savings in the commissary are real, and they are losing out if they don’t take advantage of this benefit.”

O’Neal and the rest of DeCA celebrated the 153rd anniversary of the commissary benefit.

Over the past 153 years the commissary benefit has evolved considerably. The modern-day commissary benefit dates back to July 1, 1867, when enlisted men began receiving the same shopping privileges at the subsistence stores that had been available to officers since 1825. In 1867 most commissary sales stores were set up in abandoned warehouses. Over time these subsistence stores became sales commissaries and sold goods at cost in

order to provide Soldiers with food at reasonable prices.

In 1899 the first overseas commissary opened in Cuba. Another store opened in China in 1900 and in Panama in 1904. By World War I, the U.S. was operating commissary stores in France. By the time World War II ended, the U.S. was operating commissaries worldwide and have existed on every continent except Antarctica in more than a thousand locations.

Today, DeCA continues to serve the military and its Families at nearly 240 stores in 13 countries.

Each military branch originally ran their own commissaries until 1990, when Congress and the DOD decided to consolidate the individual service commissary systems under one agency — the DeCA, which officially formed on Oct. 1, 1991.

Now, commissaries offer high-quality commissary store brands providing low-cost alternative products for customers and the “Your Everyday Savings! (YES!)” program, which helps stateside customers get extra savings on the hundreds of popular items they tend to buy most. Customers can also go online and register their

Commissary Rewards Cards for access to digital coupons to help them save even more on their grocery bill.

“Your local commissary is still the No. 1 choice for all sorts of quality meat, fresh corn on the cob, watermelon, ice cream and more,” O’Neal said. “Your commissary helps you improve your quality of life by helping you save thousands of dollars annually on your grocery bill. We also want all our customers to know that during these unprecedented times, the commissary wants them to stay safe and to please follow all preventive safety measures for any holiday activities.”

Photos by Aleah M. Castrejon

Shoppers enter the Fort Carson Commissary June 30. On July 1, military commissaries observed the anniversary of the oldest U.S. military resale program. This year, the Defense Commissary Agency celebrated the 153rd anniversary.

Soldiers and Family members shop at the Fort Carson Commissary June 30.

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Fort Carson Family members Lee Rosario, left, and Winnie-Juan Bautista Gonzalez, workout Monday at Ivy Physical Fitness Center. All post fitness centers are currently open to all DOD ID card holders from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. However, the gyms will only allow a maximum of 45 people for 45-minute workout periods. The facilities are open to active-duty only from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; after 4 p.m. until closing, the facility is open on a first-come, first-served basis. Waller Fitness Center is currently undergoing a construction project, and currently has maximum of 25 people for 45-minute workout periods.

Claims to the estatePfc. Quentin Jones — With deepest regret

to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should call 2nd Lt. Michael Wilde at 501-765-4908.

Pfc. Michael A. Carter — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should call Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bryan Spradlin at 937-830-5175.

Spc. Zion T. Thompkins — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should call 2nd Lt. Luke A. Smith at 601-596-7647.

Pvt. Matthew Guyon — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should call 1st Lt. Sarah Howard at 706-580-6994.

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 [email protected].

Voluntary leave transfer — The following Fort Carson serviced employees have been approved to receive donated leave due to an emergency medical condition:• Dana D. Carneal, Directorate of

Emergency Services

• David O. Kenner, U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM)

• Roy B. Martinez Jr., Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Security/range operations

• Bobby J. McKenzie, G8, 4th Infantry Division

• Jeffrey Morris, IMCOM• Stephanie Jo Smith-Froese, Directorate

of Public Works/Environment Division, Conservation Branch

• Donna R. Strode, Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC)

• Stephanie R. Tate, CPAC• Jennifer C. Vallance, U.S. Army Space

and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC), G6 Policy and Accreditation Branch

• Rhonda L. Welles, USASMDC, Task Force Eagle, satellite communication directorate, wide-band division, plans

Any 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. and Symenthia D. Bryant of the Fort Carson Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) by fax at 526-7541 or by email to [email protected] and [email protected] with the subject line “VLTP.” Call Moss at 526-3641 or Bryant at 524-2427 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.

General announcementsExceptional Family Member Program

(EFMP) screenings — Evans Army Community Hospital holds weekly EFMP briefings which discuss the Family member travel screening process for overseas assignments and address questions regarding the program. The briefings take place Mondays, excluding federal holidays, from 8:30-9 a.m. in the Woods Soldier Family Care Center, room 1004, next to Starbucks.

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Community briefsEditors note: See www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com for the complete list of community briefs. Due to the COVID-19 closures and cancellations, contact the respective points of contact for updated information and hours of operation.

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Commentary by Lt. Col. Rick BrunsonChaplain, Garrison Pastoral coordinator

On July 2, 1776, 56 representatives from the 13 North American British colonies assembled at the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia (Independence Hall) to begin debating the content of a document to justify their 15-month rebellion against the British crown. At the time, international

law declared them criminals; and they knew without a valid justification for their

actions they would either be executed by a firing squad or on the gallows.

The genius of the assembly was that none of the members claimed the rights of a

blue-blooded inheritance. None of them carried a title

like prince, duke, count or lord. They were all self-made, middle-class people. Their

occupations included

small business owners, farmers, physicians, ministers, printers, lawyers, scientists, land speculators and surveyors. Although the delegates did not agree on how it would look, they all wanted one thing – an elected government to protect the freedoms and rights of the common person. And they all believed God and the people had appointed them to make that happen.

On that sweltering July afternoon, the men mopped their brows as sweat trickled from their powdered wigs, and they listened intently to 1,320 eloquent words penned by a young planter and lawyer from Virginia. After a period of discussion, the president of the Continental Congress, John Hancock, signed the Declaration of Independence. Debate over the document continued until July 4th, when the delegates voted to adopt the Declaration.

I have to admit that until recently I had never read the Declaration of Independence, at least not all of it. I suspect this is true for most Americans, and I base the suspicion on a survey that reported 26 percent of Americans do not know what America celebrates the 4th of July.

In that same poll, 19 percent of the people could not identify the country from which we gained our independence, and another five percent thought we broke away from either France, Russia,

China or Mexico. Only 55 percent of the people surveyed knew (sort of) that the North American British colonies declared independence from their mother country July 4, 1776.

Of the Americans who have some knowledge about the Declaration of Independence, most believe the subject is about 12 of the 1,320 words — “All men are created equal” and “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.”

Although our founding document contains those words, they do not convey the essence of our Magna Carta. The Declaration of Independence proclaims, “Governments derive their only just powers from the consent of the governed.”

In their context, the 12 words about equality and liberty provide divine justification for that truth. In short, God endows people with the inalienable right to elect representatives to establish and enforce the laws by which they are governed. As we exercise our equality and freedoms, we cannot neglect our divinely mandated responsibilities. Those two concepts are inseparable. That is the point of Declaration and our July 4 celebrations.

God bless you and God bless America. “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is

freedom,” (2 Corinthians 3:17).

56 men, 1,320 words

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 [email protected] for details.

Catholic Women of the Chapel — Call Heather Kershner at 352-231-1088 or email

[email protected] Women of the Chapel — Sasha Moen

can be reached at 845-392-8425.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 [email protected].

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.

See the Mountaineer online at

http://www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com

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


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Soldier Readiness Center pharmacy — located in the Mountain Post Soldier Center at 6351 Wetzel Ave., building 1525, room 402, is open for pharmacy services. All TRICARE beneficiaries can fill new prescriptions and pick up refills at this location. The pharmacy is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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 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.

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