03 NOV COLORADO SPRINGS VETERANS DAY PARADE, 10AM DOWNTOWN

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1 The Pass It On is available online at: 11 OCTOBER 2018 Our mission at ACS is to prepare and empower our Total Military Family to meet the challenges of military life by providing essential programs, resources, and services that enhance knowledge, life skills, well-being, quality of life, and retention. Army Community Service: On Facebook: Fort Carson Army Community Service On Twitter: FortCarsonACS On the web: [Also [Also In In this this issue] AER CAMPAIGN EXTENDED 2018 FORT CARSON POST GUIDES CAREER SKILLS PROGRAM AUTISM R.I.S.E. RESPITE PROGRAM BE THERE PEER SUPPORT CAR SEAT & CHILD SAFETY CAREER SKILLS PROGRAM CIVVIES COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN DOMESTIC ABUSE REPORTING OPTIONS EDUCATION CENTER NEW LOCATION FEDVIP DENTAL PROGRAM AVAILABLE FREE PRESCHOOL FREE H&R SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MIL SPOUSES GATE CLOSURES KINGDOM BUILDERS FAMILY LIFE CENTER LOVED ONES PTSD SUPPORT GROUP MILART FREE CLASSES MILITARY FAMILY LIFE COUNSELORS MILITARY PARENTS NIGHT OUT NEW OUTDOOR REC HOURS NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS OPERATION TBI FREEDOM PEAK MILITARY CARE NETWORK PROJECT RIGHT DIRECTION TAI CHI CLASSES TRANSITIONS WEBSITES WELLNESS CLASSES 13, 20 OCT; 03 NOV EL PASO COUNTY COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS 13 OCT FORT CARSON OKTOBERFEST 14 OCT TELL ME A STORY EVENT 16 OCT PUMPKIN WALK 16 OCT CONSTRUCTION AND TRADES JOB FAIR 17 OCT COMMUNITY INFORMATION EXCHANGE (CIE) (HOLIDAY RESOURCES) 17 OCT NO BARRIERS EVENT AT FORT CARSON 17 OCT, 14 NOV MILITARY ONESOURCE INTERACTIVE WEBINARS 18 OCT PUMPKIN SPLASH 19 OCT PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS FOR EXPERIENCED PHOTOGRAPHERS 19 OCT CRAFTS WITH COPS OCT EPCSO PARK WALK & TALK 20 OCT STRONG SOLDIER COMPETITION 20 OCT FALL FAMILY FESTIVALS AT YMCA 20 OCT AUTO SHOP OF HORRORS 20 OCT EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE TRUNK OR TREAT 21 OCT TRUNK OR TREAT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 22 OCT FORT CARSON MWR HIRING EVENT OCT FLU VACCINE CLINIC 24 OCT JOB FAIR AT PPWFC 25 OCT SPEED MENTORING NIGHT 26 OCT CAREER DATING EVENT 26 OCT FRIGHT NIGHT LOCK-IN 27 OCT MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 27 OCT PRUSSMAN CHAPEL FALL FESTIVAL 27 OCT GREAT PUMPKIN SHOOTOUT 31 OCT EFMP TRICK OR TREAT 01 NOV 31 DEC RELIGIOUS SUPPORT OFFICE HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES THRU 02 NOV MOUNTAIN POST SANTA S WORKSHOP APPLICATIONS 03 NOV COLORADO SPRINGS VETERANS DAY PARADE, 10AM DOWNTOWN 03 NOV CAR CARE CLASS 05 NOV NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH OBSERVANCE 06 NOV HIRING OUR HEROES MILITARY SPOUSE HIRING RECEPTION 06 NOV BOOT CAMP FOR NEW DADS 07 NOV GET EDUCATED: YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS 09 NOV TRAINING HOLIDAY 12 NOV VETERANS DAY 22 NOV THANKSGIVING 23 NOV TRAINING HOLIDAY 22 NOV HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME HOLIDAY DEC CHRISTMAS MEALS FOR MILITARY 05 DEC MILITARY CHILD OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS DUE 31 DEC PRUSSMAN CHAPEL WATCHNIGHT SERVICE

2 CHANGE OF COMMAND UPCOMING DATES DATE UNIT TIME LOCATION 2018 FORT CARSON POST GUIDES Free 2018 Fort Carson post guides and maps are available at the Army Community Service Community Connection, 6391 Wetzel Avenue, building 1524 (just south of the Mountain Post Soldier Center) between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays. Guides are available for individuals, and organizations can pick up multiple copies for newcomers. The post guide contains information on Fort Carson units, directorates, community facilities and services; off-post travel destinations; a post telephone directory; and installation and city maps. COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN The Fort Carson 2018 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) will run Nov. 1 to Dec. 31. The mission of CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all. On Oct. 11, there will be two CFC training sessions for unit project officers and key workers at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Freedom Performing Arts Center (FREEPAC). COMMUNITY INFORMATION EXCHANGE The next Community Information Exchange will be held on Wednesday, October 17th at the Elkhorn, 9:00a.m. This month s topic of focus is Resources for the Holidays. EDUCATION CENTER NEW LOCATION The Fort Carson Army Education Center has moved to a new location, in building Reception is in room 138 and can be reached at Parking is in the lot at the corner of Specker Avenue and Long Street. Visit room 138, reception, for education counseling, tuition assistance issues, testing scheduling or any other questions. Building 1117 will be closed for renovation until further notice. Education center hours are: --Reception/Admin (building 1012, room 138), Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. --Army education counselors (building 1012, room 138) Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Wednesday, noon to 3:30 p.m. for Warrior Transition Battalion Soldiers only (appointments required-call the SFAC at to schedule); and Friday 9 a.m. to noon for appointments only (call to schedule) and 1-3:30 p.m. for walk-in only, no appointments --Computer Lab (building 1012, room 103) Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. --Army Personnel Testing, for inquiries, to schedule an exam, or pick up exam results, visit reception/admin office in room 138 Weekly briefing schedule (must sign-in at room 138 at least 15 minutes prior): --ETS (Attendance mandatory to out-process; pick one session) - Monday or Friday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. or 2-3 p.m. or Tuesday from 2-3 p.m. --College 101: Tuesday or Thursday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. --GI Bill: Thursday, a.m. FORT CARSON ROAD & PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION ADVISORIES Visit for details and maps

3 GATE CLOSURES The Directorate of Emergency Services will conduct routine maintenance on the vehicle barriers Oct. 13. The following gates will be closed to both inbound and outbound traffic during the following times: --Gate 4 will be closed 7-10 a.m. --Gate 5 roadway at the barrier will be closed 10 a.m. to noon. The housing areas will be accessible through Gate 5. Golf course and hospital access will be through Gate 1. Commercial vehicles going to the housing area just inside Gate 5 will be processed at Gate 5 during this time. These hours are approximate and may be adjusted slightly. Community members should plan to use the other gates for access to Fort Carson during these times. HAUNTED HOUSE INSPECTIONS Organizations or units planning a haunted house for Halloween must have it inspected prior to Oct. 20. Contact (FIRE) to receive the inspection checklist and schedule an inspection. All haunted houses in government facilities (non-housing facilities) must receive approval from the Fire Department. MCMAHON AUDITORIUM CLOSURE McMahon Auditorium is closed until Feb. 18 for upgrades to the fire alarm system. Organizations can request use of the Freedom Performing Arts Center (FREEPAC) during the closure. For more information or to request the use of FREEPAC, call or NEW OUTDOOR REC HOURS Outdoor Recreation will have new hours starting Oct. 1. New hours will be: Monday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ST. LO CIRCLE CLOSURE St. Lo Circle will be closed for culvert replacement Oct. 1 through Jan. 31. During the closure, the alternate route for accessing the Ute Hill housing community will be off of Titus Boulevard. TANK TRAIL CROSSING WORK Installation of a new traffic beacon and street lights at the intersection of Specker Avenue and the tank trail near Gate 20 begins Sept. 24 to address traffic safety concerns at the location. The project is scheduled for completion around Oct. 26. The new beacon structure will consist of warning signs and flashing yellow beacons mounted over Specker Avenue that activate when Soldiers and military vehicles approach the intersection from the tank trail. Street lights will also be installed to illuminate the intersection. For more information about the project, call the Directorate of Public Works Traffic Engineering at TRANSITION WEBSITES Soldiers who need access to levy briefings, ETS, retirements and other associated information can access it at the following web links while updates are still being made to the Fort Carson website: For more information, contact Keith Cashion, CAPS Chief, at or Arlene Nicholson, Transitions chief at

4 CRAFTS WITH COPS

5 EPCSO PARK WALK & TALK

6 FALL FAMILY FESTIVALS

7 GET EDUCATED: YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS

8 ACTIVE DUTY FAMILY MEMBERS ELIGIBLE FOR FEDVIP VISION COVERAGE

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10 AUTO SHOP OF HORRORS Date: Oct , 5 p.m p.m. Auto Skills Center Wetzel Ave. Bldg Fort Carson Google Map Save the date for the Auto Shop of Horrors, a #MountainPostLiving program. More to come. All information is subject to change.

11 CAR CARE CLASS

12 CAREER DATING EVENT

13 CHRISTMAS MEALS FOR MILITARY

14 CONSTRUCTION AND TRADES JOB FAIR

15 DOMESTIC ABUSE REPORTING OPTIONS

16 EFMP TRICK OR TREAT

17 EL PASO COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES SPECIAL EVENTS Rainbow Falls Geology Walk Saturday, October 13, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. At Rainbow Falls Historic Site Join Professor Mark Izold, Pikes Peak Community College Geology, and discover the rich geologic history of the Rainbow Falls area. We will see and touch the Great Unconformity and hear about the Cambrian and Ordovician time periods and evidence for life found in the strata of this area. The paleoenvironment in which these animals lived will also be discussed. $4 per person. Family Cornhole Tournament Saturday, October 20, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. At Black Forest Regional Park Come to Black Forest Regional Park to try your hand at Cornhole! This tournament is a family focused event and is good for all ages. Bring the family and a picnic to enjoy the day at Black Forest Regional Park. All proceeds will go to Friends of El Paso County Nature Centers. Youth Division: 12 years old and under: $10 per team Teen Division: age 13 to 16 years old: $15 per team Adult Division: age 17 to 117 years old: $20 per team $2 discount for Friends of El Paso County Nature Centers, and Military Families and Veterans with ID Rainbow Falls Clean-Up Day Saturday, November 3, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Spend a morning giving back to your community by helping clean up Rainbow Falls. Be sure to dress appropriately, bring a water bottle, and work gloves if you have them. All are welcome: call to RSVP.

18 EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE TRUNK OR TREAT

19 FLORISSANT FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT OCTOBER ACTIVITIES Activities Planned at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in October Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is open year-round. During October, the Monument is open daily9:00 AM 5:00 PM. Weekly Programs: National Fossil Day Celebration, Sunday, October 14, 10:00 AM 3:00 PM. Celebrate National Fossil Day with story time, fossil crafts, and a scavenger hunt. Earn a Junior Paleontologist badge by completing the Junior Paleontologist activity book. Elk Hikes (RESERVATION ONLY), October 5-7, 4:45 PM 7:15 PM and 13 & 14, 4:30PM 7:00 PM. Join a ranger for a RESERVATION ONLY evening hike, to listen to the magical sounds of elk bugling. These are 1-2 mile, off-trail hikes and can be in rugged terrain at times. Children must be at least 10 years old to attend. For reservations, please call (719) ext Night Sky Program, October 12, 7:30 PM 10:00 PM. Join park staff and members of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society to gaze at the dark skies above Florissant Fossil Beds in search of planets, galaxies, nebulas, and more. Meet at the visitor center. There are no additional fees for any park programs beyond the daily entrance fee of $7.00 per adult (15 and younger are free). Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument offers 15 miles of beautiful, yet lesser known, hiking trails to explore, a free Junior Ranger Program, three short self-guided trails, a park video and museum exhibits, and bookstore. For additional information, please call (719) or visit our website: or on Facebook or Twitter at /FlorissantNPS

20 FLU VACCINE CLINIC

21 FORT CARSON MWR HIRING EVENT Date: Oct , 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Hotel Elegante S. Circle Dr Colorado Springs, Colorado Fort Carson MWR is hiring! We have many different openings perfect for different skill sets. Set up your USAJobs.gov profile, pre-apply online for the listed openings, and you could get hired on the spot at the Fort Carson MWR Hiring Event. Visit for additional information on how to create a profile and apply or download the USAJobs Information Pamphlet (PDF) for additional help. The Hiring Event will take place at Hotel Elegante, 2886 S. Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado on October 22, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30. p.m. On-site application screening Dress for success! Interviews will be conducted and on-the-spot job offers may be extended. Applicants who attend the Job Fair will receive first consideration Applicants who are unable to attend the job fair will be referred to the selecting official for the next available positions Things to Bring: Transcripts/Diploma/Certificates listed in the announcement Government ID (Driver's License, State Issued ID, Military Dependent ID, etc.) Social Security Card Optional Documents to support a claimed priority/preference (military spouse, veteran, etc.) Positions available include, but are not limited to: Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) Maintenance Worker/Motor Vehicle Operator Cook Custodial Worker Recreation Aides Registration Info Set up your USAJobs.gov profile, pre-apply online for the listed openings, and you could get hired on the spot at the Fort Carson MWR Hiring Event. Visit for additional information on how to create a profile and apply

22 FORT CARSON OKTOBERFEST

23 GREAT PUMPKIN SHOOTOUT Great Pumpkin Shootout Date: Oct , 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex Route 1 Fort Carson Google Map All information is subject to change. Save the date for the Great Pumpkin Shootout! The Great Pumpkin Shootout is a #MountainPostLiving program. Open to the public $10/person Kid shootout: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Adult shooutout: 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Pumpkin carving contest Prizes, giveaways and more. Range regulations and age requirements are enforced. Contact Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex for cancellation policy.

24 HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME HOLIDAY

25 JOB FAIR

26 MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY

27 MILITARY CHILD OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS Operation Homefront Accepting 2019 Military Child of the Year Nominations and Military Child of the Year Award for Innovation Applications Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit that builds strong, stable, and secure military families, is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Military Child of the Year Awards, as well as applications for the 2019 Military Child of the Year Award for Innovation. Military Child of the Year is the nation s premier celebration of the achievements of military children. Nominations are open through December 5, and all awards will be presented at a recognition gala April 18, 2019 in the nation s capital. The annual awards will recognize seven outstanding young people ages 13 to 18 who are legal dependents of a service member or military retiree. Six Military Child of the Year recipients will represent a branch of the armed forces the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard demonstrating resiliency, leadership, and achievement during their parents military service. The seventh award is the Military Child of the Year Award for Innovation presented by global technology and consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton. This award goes to a military child who has designed a bold and creative solution to address a local, regional, or global challenge. Operation Homefront s Military Child of the Year Awards recognize the extraordinary young people in military families who serve alongside their parents and excel while facing the pressures and uncertainties associated with military life, said Brig. Gen. (ret.) John I. Pray Jr., President and CEO of Operation Homefront. As we have seen for the past decade of awards ceremonies we have hosted, military kids are known for having a strong inner compass that guides them to lead, to volunteer, and to serve others and their communities. I encourage those in the military community and beyond to consider nominating a military child for this national level recognition of exceptional service. To nominate a child for the award, visit and click the Nominations tab. Nomination fields include when and how long a parent has deployed, number of family moves, Gold Star Family or Exceptional Family Member Program status, whether a parent is a wounded service member, nominee s volunteerism, and five short answers as to why the nominee is deserving. All seven Military Child of the Year Award recipients will be flown with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C., and recognized at the April 18 gala, where they will receive $10,000 each and a laptop computer. The recipient of the Military Child of the Year Award for Innovation will also receive donated business expertise in bringing their creative solution to market. For more information about the Military Child of the Year nomination process, Visit

28 MILITARY FAMILY LIFE COUNSELORS Adult Military Family Life Counselors (MFLC) provide non-medical short term, situational problem-solving counseling to Service Members and their Families. Services can be provided on or off the installation and can be for individuals, couples, families and groups. They provide counseling in the following areas: Life Skills Military Lifestyle Anger Management Deployment Stress Communication Coping Skills Relationship Issues Relocation Adjustment Productivity at Work Sadness, grief and loss Conflict Resolution Homesickness Parenting Separation Decision-making skills Building Resiliency Reintegration: warrior to citizen This program is currently transitioning contracts and the following information was last updated on September 27, The MFLC program also has counselors assigned to specific Fort Carson units, which are referred to below as embedded counselors.

29 To speak with an MFLC or to schedule an appointment (in-person or by phone) you can use the following three phone numbers (for non-unit specific counselors): +1(719) (719) (719) Embedded MFLCs currently on-board at Fort Carson are as follow (please note, we will continue to update this list as more counselors are on-boarded): 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division - +1(719) nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division - +1(719) rd Armor Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division - =1(719) th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division - +1(719) Child & Youth Behavioral (CYB) Military Family Life Counselors provide broad - ranging support to military children and youth, and to the family members and other adults who support them. They are available at no cost to assist children and youth, parents, family members and staff. Issues addressed by CYB-MFLCs can be done in group sessions, educational presentations and individual meetings. After-hours and weekend appointments are available. Topics include: School Adjustment Deployment and Separation Reunion adjustment Sibling and parent-child communication Behavioral concerns Fear, grief and loss Daily life issues Contact a CYB-MFLC from the list below: School Phone # Abrams Elementary +1(719) Carson Middle +1(719) Eagleside Elementary +1(719) Fountain Middle +1(719) Fountain/Fort Carson High School +1(719) Jordahl Elementary +1(719)

30 School Phone # King Elementary +1(719) Mesa Elementary +1(719) Mesa Ridge High School +1(719) Mountainside Elementary +1(719) Otero Elementary +1(719) Patriot Elementary +1(719) Soaring Eagles Elementary +1(719) Webster Elementary +1(719) Weikel Elementary +1(719) Additional Options for Counseling in the community, should an MFLC not be available: Non-medical counseling through Military OneSource can be provided face-toface in the community, via telephone, video, and online for Soldiers and their Family Members. To reach Military One Source to set-up an appointment call +1(800) or Emergencies: call 911 or go to the emergency room.

31 MILITARY ONESOURCE INTERACTIVE WEBINARS

32 MILITARY SPOUSE HIRING RECEPTION HIRING OUR HEROES

33 MOUNTAIN POST SANTA S WORKSHOP APPLICATION SEASON

34 NO BARRIERS EVENT 17 Oct, 4:30 p.m.: NO BARRIERS will be here at Fort Carson. Guest speaker and founder, Erik Weihenmayer, who is blind, will share his personal stories of kayaking the Grand Canyon and hiking Mt. Everest. His organization is all about unleashing the potential of the human spirit. PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS FOR EXPERIENCED PHOTOGRAPHERS

35 PRUSSMAN CHAPEL FALL FESTIVAL

36 PRUSSMAN CHAPEL WATCHNIGHT SERVICE

37 PUMPKIN SPLASH Date: Oct , 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Aquatics Specker Ave Bldg Fort Carson All information is subject to change. The Pumpkin Splash is a #MountainPostLiving Program Open to DOD ID card holders Free for Fort Carson Aquatics pass holders $3 per person for non-pass holders, all ages, including Active Duty and infants. Tickets required for admission Come swim in our glowing green pool All children receive a goodie bag Parent or guardian must be present with children under the age of 12. All Fort Carson Aquatics safety policies and regulations apply

38 PUMPKIN WALK DATE: OCT , 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Youth center ware st. Bldg fort carson Save the date for the cys pumpkin walk, a #mountainpostliving program. More to come; all information is subject to change.

39 PWOC ANNUAL WOMEN S TEA

40 RELIGIOUS SUPPORT OFFICE HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

41 SPEED MENOTRING NIGHT STRONG SOLDIER COMPETITION

42 TELL ME A STORY EVENT

43 TRUNK-OR-TREAT Trunk-or-Treat will be held at Soldiers' Memorial Chapel Oct. 21 from 2-3:30 p.m. (or until the candy runs out). It's an opportunity for Families to meet and greet the chaplains of various faith communities and for children to trickor-treat in a safe environment. The Religious Support Office is seeking volunteers and various directorates to host trunks. All volunteers are expected to bring a large amount of initial candy to pass out to the children and their Families. Back-up candy will be limited. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Pat Treacy at or patricia.a.treacy2.civ@mail.mil. WELLNESS CLASSES The Fort Carson Army Wellness Center, 1891 Prussman Blvd., building 1843, offers a variety of classes. Call for more information Classes include: --Upping your Metabolism Mondays at 9:45 a.m., Wednesdays at 2:15 p.m. and Fridays at 9:45 a.m. This class explores current trends and barriers to weight loss. Learn strategies to optimize your body s calorie burning potential. --Fueling for Health - Every second Thursday at 9:45 a.m. Develop a better understanding of dietary guidelines and food labels and learn the fundamental components of nutrition. --Meals in Minutes - Every second Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. (subject to change). Learn a variety of techniques and strategies to get healthy meals on the table quickly, how to read food labels, grocery shopping and meal prep Healthy Sleep Habits - Every first and third Thursday at 9:45 a.m. This class examines the science of sleep and explores methods and resources for achieving better quality of sleep. --Stress Management - Every second and fourth Thursday at 9:45 a.m. Learn tools and resources offered by the AWC to help monitor and manage the physical effects of chronic stress. --Retire Strong - Every fourth Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. (subject to change). Address and discuss myths related to retirees and exercise. Examine and discuss benefits of remaining active and healthy for retirees. Explore recommendations for healthy diet and exercise for an aging population. --Stay Fit, Home and Away - Every third Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. This class will discuss the components of cardio, strength and flexibility training and teach you how to build an effective workout routine with or without equipment.

44 YOUTH FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION OPEN

45 BOOT CAMP FOR NEW DADS

46 NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS

47 SOLE PARENTING GROUP

48 AUTISM R.I.S.E. RESPITE PROGRAM

49 BE THERE PEER SUPPORT

50 CAREER SKILLS PROGRAM The Fort Carson Career Skills Program (CSP) offers opportunities for eligible transitioning service members to gain the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for successful careers after they transition from active duty. To be eligible for any CSP, transitioning service members must be on active duty and within 180 days of transitioning from service as of the class start date, anticipate fully honorable or under honorable conditions discharge and have approval of the first field grade commander in their chain to participate. Each program also has additional eligibility criteria. Interested transitioning service members are encouraged to attend the appropriate information session as indicated below. They can also visit the Career Skills Program Office (building 6236, rooms ) Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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52 FIRST VISITOR FREE HOME SUPPORT PROGRAM

53 FREE PRESCHOOL AT FORT CARSON CPCD

54 FREE YOGA

55 KINGDOM BUILDERS FAMILY LIFE CENTER

56 MILART Free art classes for military, Veterans and Active Duty. A variety available, wheel throwing (pottery) and glassblowing recently offered. Registration required.

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58 MILITARY PARENTS NIGHT OUT

59 OPERATION TBI FREEDOM Operation TBI Freedom a Colorado non-profit that is located in Colorado Springs and offers case management services throughout Colorado. Services provided include (but are not limited to): crisis management, employment/education training, psychosocial educational programming, assistance navigating complex benefits system, etc. For more information or apply for our assistance please call or us. Toll Free: (855) OTF@craighospital.org Facebook:

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61 PEAK MILITARY CARE NETWORK

62 PROJECT RIGHT DIRECTION

63 TAI CHI CLASSES **This is for informational purposes only. Distribution of this information does not express nor imply endorsement by Fort Carson or the US Army. Private Organizations are not affiliated with Fort Carson or the US Army.