2nd Special Troops Battalion, Lonestars

10/08/2014

Make a Difference Day-
The Fort Carson Army Volunteer Corps Program will host the 2014 Fort Carson Make A Difference Day, Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Iron Horse Park. Interested volunteers can register at the Fort Carson Army Volunteer Corps office at Army Community Service (ACS), building 1526; through email to [email protected]; or online at ACS EventBrite at http://www.eventbrite.com/o/fort-carson-army-community-service-3540947331.

All Fort Carson MADD volunteers will meet at Iron Horse Park main pavilion at 8 a.m. On-site registration will take place and a light continental breakfast will be offered. At 12:30 p.m., all volunteers will return to the IHP main pavilion for lunch and entertainment during which the garrison commander or his representative will thank the volunteers.

The Fort Carson 2014 MADD projects are:

--Iron Horse Park and Dog Park:
A makeover and overall beautification of the Fort Carson Iron Horse Park includes general cleaning, raking and maintenance of the grounds at Iron Horse Park and the Fort Carson Dog Park.

--Fort Carson Military Housing:
General cleaning and maintenance of the Fort Carson Military Housing includes a makeover and beautification of the parks/playgrounds/common areas as well as painting/repairing fences and landscape maintenance.

--Fort Carson Storm Water Drains:
General cleaning/maintenance of storm water ditches includes the clearing of debris and stenciling of water drains. Storm drainage clean up will occur at Cheyenne, Choctaw, and Iroquois Villages, and stenciling will be at the new housing areas, weather permitting.

--Information:
-Supplies and some tools will be provided. Please bring your own rake.
-Work boots or sturdy shoes and work gloves are required.
-Families with children age 14 and older are welcome. However, parents/guardians must be responsible for monitoring their children.

Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day dedicated to helping others -- a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. It's an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of October. The Fort Carson Make A Difference Day is Oct. 25. It's a day set aside for "doing good works." Everyone can participate.

Fort Carson Army Community Service is using Eventbrite to organize 47 upcoming events. Check out Fort Carson Army Community Service's events, learn more, or contact this organizer.

10/08/2014

Gate 20 lane closure-
There will be left lane closures at Gate 20 for inbound and outbound traffic scheduled Friday, Oct. 10, due to repairs being made to the medians. Expect delays on this date. For more information, contact the Directorate of Public Works Operations and Maintenance Division at 526-9271.

10/08/2014

CFC Kickoff-
The Combined Federal Campaign begins with the CFC Kickoff Oct. 9 at noon, at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center, with a chili cook-off and an opportunity for Soldiers, civilians and Families to visit information booths for more than 65 charities, approved by CFC to receive donations. Chili Cook-off teams can begin arriving at 9:30 a.m. to begin setting up their stations. According to the Pikes Peak CFC website, CFC is the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, with more than 200 campaigns across the U.S. and internationally that help raise millions of dollars each year.

10/07/2014

Event Date Correction: The Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil will be held on Wed, 8 Oct at 1 p.m. in McMahon Theater.

10/07/2014

Are you new to Fort Carson or have you been here a while and can't find what you need? If so, join us at the next Newcomer Orientation where you will learn about the service available to you and enjoy a van tour of the installation and Colorado Springs community.

When: 27 October from 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
28 October from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Who: All active duty soldiers, family members and civilians
Where: Army Community Service Center, 6303 Wetzel Ave., Bldg 1526
Fort Carson, CO 80913

10/07/2014

Are you one of the many people who don't test their smoke alarms regularly?Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 blaze that killed more than 250 people leaving 100,000 homeless, destroying more than 17,400 structures and burning more than 2,000 a…

10/07/2014

ZOMBIE TUNNEL FUN RUN
The Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station hosts the "America's Fortress 5K
Zombie Tunnel Fun Run" Oct. 30 from 2-4 p.m. The event is free and open to
all eligible users of CMAFS, Peterson Air Force Base, U.S. Air Force Academy
and Fort Carson. The run starts at CMAFS Mountain Man Park (look for signs).
As CMAFS parking is limited, use buses if possible. Buses depart PAFB Club
at 1:15 p.m. No Family members are allowed on the bus. RSVP is required by
Oct. 23. Dress is civilian or zombie-themed running attire. Commemorative
T-shirts will be sold.

10/07/2014

TRANSITION SERVICES EXPO
The Fort Carson Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program hosts a
Transition Services Expo on Fort Carson. Pre-fair classes will be held at
the Elkhorn Conference Center Oct. 16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to include
subjects from working a job fair to interview preparation. Preregistration
is mandatory for the classes, which can be done at the SFL-TAP centers in
building 1118 or 6237 or by calling 526-1002/6465. The expo will be held at
the Special Events Center, building 1829, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Seventy-five employers will be represented as well as 10 service providers.

10/07/2014

SECURE MESSAGING RECORDS REQUESTS
Patients can now use secure messaging to get their medical records. Evans
hospital's Patient Administration Division announces a new way for patients
to request and receive electronic copies of their medical records. The Army
Medicine Secure Messaging Service now provides this option, but patients
must be registered with the service and follow all instructions. For
information and instructions, visit:
http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/PAD/electronic_requests_and_transfers.htm
To log into Secure Messaging visit:
https://app.relayhealth.com/security/login/default.aspx. For assistance call
526-7322.

A remedy for the common waiting room: The Evans Army Community Hospital Patient Administration Division (PAD) is proud to utilize the Army Medicine Secure Messaging Service (AMSMS) and the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) Safe Access File Exchange (…

10/07/2014

SCHOOL ADVOCACY CLASS (FLYER)
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) and Peak Parent Center are
partnering to bring you a School Advocacy Class. This class is for parents
that want to have a better understanding of their child's educational rights
as well as parent responsibilities. This class will assist parent in
Advocating for their special needs child. Class Topics: *How to advocate
for your child's educational needs* *Understanding your rights and
responsibilities* *IEP's & 504's* Time & Location:
Class will be held on Wednesday, October 8 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at Army
Community Service (ACS) bldg 1526, located at 6303 Wetzel Ave. Parents can
register to attend the School Advocacy Class at www.eventbrite.com. Search
for EFMP School Advocacy Class, and select the number of attendees (website
will prompt you to purchase ticket; the purchase a ticket option is simply
reserving your spot. THIS IS A NO-COST ACTIVITY).

10/07/2014

LEADERSHIP PIKES PEAK WOMEN'S COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
Leadership Pikes Peak is pleased to announce that we are now accepting
applications for the 2015 Women's Community Leadership Initiative (WCLI)
program. WCLI is an education and leadership development program that seeks
to empower low- to modest-income women, many of whom have been dependent on
government or nonprofit community support, who are working to better their
future. Candidates in the program should be seeking personal and
professional skill building techniques and an opportunity to give back to
their community. WCLI targets an important segment of our population not
traditionally considered leaders.

Through the six-month, twelve-session program, participants learn about the
community as they practice new skills. The graduates of this program become
involved in their own communities and schools, armed with confidence that
they have a voice that matters and that they have something to contribute.
The program curriculum provides knowledge and tools to women looking to
improve their situation and move beyond basic self-sufficiency.

Please help us identify women who might be interested in participating in
this program. An electronic application is available at
http://www.leadershippikespeak.org/programs/wcli/. Attached is a printable
application and a flyer to post or distribute. The application deadline is
November 15, 2014. To receive printed flyers/applications call or email
Sylvia, contact info below.

Women accepted into this free program will attend class every other
Wednesday evening, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Classes start January 7 and end
June 10. Each class session is held at a different community location.
Dinner is included and a stipend for childcare is available.

In addition to class time, team activities, personal exploration, visits to important organizations in the community, and meetings with influential community leaders; each class also has the opportunity to work in groups with local nonprofits and agencies to complete valuable strategic projects that…

10/07/2014

ADVISORY: HOLIDAY GATE CLOSURES
Gates 2, 6 and 19 and the Vehicle Registration Office (VRO) will be closed
Oct. 13 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. They will reopen for
normal business Oct. 14. Normal business hours for the VRO are 7:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Gate 2 hours are from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Gate 6 and
Gate 19 hours are from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.